Sesame White Granite

Other NamesPadang Crystal Granite, Padang White Granite, China Barry Granite
AvailabilityInquire
Finishes Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique
Country of OriginChina
Absorption0.15-0.35%
Abrasion ResistanceExcellent
Chemical ResistanceGood
DurabilityExcellent
Fire Performance0 flame spread (per ASTM E 84)
Freeze Thaw ResistanceGood
HardnessExcellent
Panel SizesUp to 4'×8' (1220mm×2440mm)
Staining ResistanceGood
Structural Performance (on Honeycomb)Excellent

Sesame White Granite Panels by StonePly

Sesame White Granite is a fine-grained igneous stone presenting a clean, bright white to pale grey ground densely punctuated by small flecks of dark grey and black minerals distributed consistently across the surface. The overall effect is crisp and light — a stone that reads as distinctly white from a distance while revealing a subtle mineral complexity up close. Sesame White Granite is a stone of quiet precision, offering architects a neutral, highly adaptable granite with a refined, even-handed appearance.

For designers working within restrained material palettes — where every element is expected to contribute without dominating — Sesame White Granite offers a clean, light-toned granite surface that holds its own across both interior and exterior applications. From high-rise residential tower facades and mixed-use development cladding to interior wall systems in performing arts centers, libraries, and convention facilities, this stone's predictable patterning and bright ground make it a reliable foundation for a broad range of architectural programs.

StonePly bonds a thin layer of Sesame White Granite to an aluminum honeycomb backing, resulting in a lightweight composite panel with a consistent, uniform thickness suited to a wide variety of wall assembly types. The reduced panel weight relative to full-thickness stone expands the range of projects and building conditions where this granite can be realistically incorporated into the facade or interior design.

For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Sesame White 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.