Real Stone. Real Strong. Real Thin.
| Other Names | Onyx Bamboo Quartzite, Bamboo Quartzite | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Onyx Bamboo Granite features layered bands of warm beige, muted olive-gray, and soft sand tones intersected by sweeping veins of rust, amber, and cinnamon. The pattern moves horizontally across the surface in elongated formations where lighter mineral zones alternate with deeper colored striations. These flowing layers create a sense of natural movement and depth, giving the stone a distinctive visual rhythm reminiscent of bamboo grain.
Its layered movement and warm tonal range allow Onyx Bamboo Granite to bring visual energy to architectural surfaces where pattern and scale are important design considerations. Exterior applications can include building cladding, entry portals, and vertical façade compositions that benefit from the stone’s strong horizontal character. Interior environments may incorporate the material into lobby walls, hospitality feature installations, retail environments, elevator lobbies, and expansive interior cladding where the banded pattern becomes a prominent design element.
For architectural wall systems, Onyx Bamboo Granite can be fabricated as a thin granite facing bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing. This fabrication approach reduces overall panel weight while preserving the appearance and character of full-dimension stone, allowing the material to be integrated efficiently across broad wall areas and contemporary façade assemblies.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Onyx Bamboo 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.