| Other Names | Copper Quartzite, Elegant Brown Granite, Copper Canyon Granite, Elegant Dune Granite, Sand Dunes Quartzite, Rio Copper Granite | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Brazil | |
| Abrasion Resistance | Excellent | |
| Chemical Resistance | Good | |
| Durability | Excellent | |
| Fire Performance | 0 flame spread (per ASTM E 84) | |
| Freeze Thaw Resistance | Good | |
| Hardness | Excellent | |
| Panel Sizes | Up to 4'×8' (1220mm×2440mm) | |
| Staining Resistance | Good | |
| Structural Performance (on Honeycomb) | Excellent |
Copper Dune Granite Panels by StonePly
Copper Dune Granite is composed of deep charcoal and warm brown tones layered with sweeping diagonal bands of rust, copper, and muted gold. Broad mineral shifts move across the surface in angular formations, intersected by lighter quartz-rich zones and fine linear accents. The interplay of dark and oxidized hues creates a directional composition with pronounced movement, where contrasting mineral concentrations form a dynamic, striated pattern.
On exterior elevations, Copper Dune Granite can be used to emphasize directional movement or break down large wall planes through its shifting, angular composition. Interior applications carry this same energy across vertical surfaces such as feature walls, partition cladding, or integrated architectural elements, where Copper Dune Granite introduces a more assertive material presence within the space.
StonePly fabricates Copper Dune Granite as a thin layer of stone bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, creating panels with a consistent thickness and significantly reduced weight compared to traditional full-thickness stone. This enables Copper Dune Granite to be integrated into cladding systems with greater control over panel layout and alignment, supporting a deliberate and resolved architectural composition.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Copper Dune Granite, please contact StonePly for more information.
Additional Reading
Other than diamonds, rubies, and sapphires, granite is the hardest natural stone. Granite is the preferred stone for exterior cladding as it is known for its strength and resistance to the elements. Unlike marble, granite is a very low maintenance choice for your building exterior; it is extremely resistant to heat, scratching, and stains.
Quarried all over the world, granite comes in a wide variety of colors. Typically you find granite finished with a high polish to show off the beautiful array of colors and natural grain. Granite's appearance is phenomenal for exterior applications or interior accents but can sometimes look too "busy" in confined spaces. To meet the need of current trends, granite can be honed, sandblasted, or have other textures applied to soften its natural tones and provide a very aesthetically pleasing panel.
Granite is not only found in commercial cladding applications but is a favorite for counter tops and flooring as well. The stone is extremely durable and easily maintained and cleaned. Being harder than marble and limestone, granite surpasses other stones in its ability to resist staining and acidic materials.
If your requirements call for a stone that has permanence, enduring texture and color, along with complete freedom from deterioration and maintenance, then granite is an ideal candidate for your project.