| Other Names | Nero Impala, Nero Africa, Black Impala | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | South Africa | |
| Absorption | 0.05-0.15% | |
| 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 |
Impala Black Granite Panels by StonePly
Impala Black Granite presents a deep charcoal to black field composed of tightly packed fine-grain minerals in shades of graphite, gray, and black. The surface reads as highly uniform, with a dense, consistent crystalline structure that creates a subtle, even texture and a low-contrast appearance without visible directional movement.
Its restrained pattern allows Impala Black Granite to function as a grounding surface within interior architecture, particularly where a continuous, uninterrupted field is needed to support larger spatial compositions. Full-height wall installations, core enclosures, and integrated vertical surfaces benefit from its consistency, allowing it to anchor circulation areas and adjoining spaces without introducing visual variation that competes with the overall design intent.
StonePly fabricates Impala Black Granite as a thin stone layer bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, producing panels with a consistent thickness and a significantly reduced overall weight. This construction makes it possible to carry the stone across vertical surfaces more efficiently, while maintaining the tight, uniform grain and visual stability that define Impala Black Granite.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Impala Black 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.