| Other Names | Quartzite Aurora, Azul Aurora Quartzite, Northern Lights Quartzite | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Brazil | |
| Absorption | Less than 2% | |
| 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 |
Aurora Blue Granite Panels by StonePly
Aurora Blue Granite is a blue and gray granite with sweeping linear movement and layered tonal depth. Cool slate and steel hues are interwoven with soft taupe and warm amber highlights, creating a sense of natural motion across each slab. Fine dark accents and subtle mineral variation add texture without overwhelming the overall composition.
This material is frequently specified for high-visibility exterior cladding where directional movement can emphasize building geometry and vertical scale. It also performs exceptionally well in interior lobby volumes, corridor feature walls, and elevator surrounds, allowing architects to carry its flowing pattern through prominent vertical surfaces and reinforce contemporary design intent.
StonePly fabricates Aurora Blue Granite as a lightweight panel by bonding a thin stone layer to an aluminum honeycomb backing. This process reduces overall weight while maintaining the full visual impact of the granite surface, supporting efficient installation and compatibility with modern anchoring systems.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Aurora Blue 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.