Real Stone. Real Strong. Real Thin.
| Other Names | Juparana Classic Granite, Juparana Brasil Granite, Juperana Classico Granite, | |
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| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Brazil | |
| Absorption | 0.25-0.35% | |
| 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 |
Juparana Classico Granite is a Brazilian granite of warm, earthy character — its ground of golden amber, tawny brown, and soft caramel is animated by flowing currents of darker chocolate and near-black that sweep across the surface in broad, organic passages. Cream and buff mineral deposits punctuate the darker areas, creating a layered tonal range that gives the stone considerable visual depth without resorting to high contrast. Juparana Classico Granite is a stone whose warmth feels genuinely natural — unhurried and grounded in a way that makes it a compelling choice across a wide range of architectural contexts.
A rich golden-brown palette and natural depth make Juparana Classico Granite a fitting choice for projects where warmth and permanence are central to the design intent. Resort developments, embassy buildings, upscale hospitality interiors, and high-end mixed-use projects are among the contexts where this stone contributes meaningfully to the overall design character, whether applied to exterior facade cladding, interior lobby wall cladding, column cladding, or monumental building entry surrounds.
Through StonePly, Juparana Classico Granite is processed into a lightweight composite panel — a thin layer of natural stone bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing — that retains the stone's warm, richly textured surface while offering a substantially reduced overall panel weight. This approach gives architects and designers the ability to deploy this Brazilian granite across a wider range of wall conditions and project types than full-thickness stone would typically allow.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Juparana Classico 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.