Real Stone. Real Strong. Real Thin.
| Other Names | Virginia Black, Virginia Mist, Starlight Mist | |
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| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | United States | |
| Absorption | 0.1-0.15% | |
| 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 |
Jet Mist Granite is a deep, fine-grained black granite whose near-uniform dark ground is softened by a fine dusting of silver-white mineral crystals distributed across the surface, giving it a subtle luminosity that sets it apart from more conventional black granites. Subtle shifts in tone move quietly across the surface, lending the stone a natural depth that prevents it from reading as flat or one-dimensional. The effect is restrained and precise — Jet Mist Granite is a stone that communicates sophistication through discipline rather than drama.
Black granite with this level of surface refinement occupies a specific and valuable role in interior specification — it anchors spaces without overwhelming them, bringing a quiet authority that supports rather than competes with the broader design intent. Jet Mist Granite is well suited to corporate interiors, financial institution lobbies, luxury condominium tower common areas, and high-end retail environments where a dark, finely textured natural stone surface contributes to a precise and considered aesthetic.
Available through StonePly as a thin stone panel bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, Jet Mist Granite is offered as a lightweight composite panel with a consistent, uniform thickness that lends itself to clean, precise detailing in interior wall applications. The reduced panel weight gives design teams greater flexibility in how and where this granite is incorporated into an interior.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Jet Mist Granite, please contact StonePly for more information.
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.