| Other Names | Caledonia Brown Granite, Nara Brown granite, Caledonia Nara Granite, Newport granite, Dark Caledonia Granite, Caledonia Dark granite, Calidonia Granite, Caladonia granite | |
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| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Canada | |
| Absorption | 0.1-0.2% | |
| 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 |
Caledonia Granite Panels by StonePly
Caledonia Granite features a balanced blend of warm gray and muted brown tones, composed of tightly interlocking crystalline grains. Flecks of charcoal and black are distributed throughout, creating a consistent, medium-scale pattern with a slightly reflective mineral structure. The overall appearance of Caledonia Granite is uniform and dense, offering a grounded visual texture without directional movement.
Its consistent, non-directional character allows Caledonia Granite to be used for exterior wall cladding, entry surrounds, and vertical transitions where a controlled, even surface is preferred. Within interior environments, Caledonia Granite can be carried across wall cladding, elevator interiors, and circulation paths, where its tight patterning supports continuity across panel layouts without drawing focus to individual seams.
Fabricated as a thin stone facing adhered to an aluminum honeycomb core, Caledonia Granite panels achieve a reduced overall weight while maintaining a consistent panel thickness. This configuration allows Caledonia Granite to be incorporated into cladding systems that benefit from lighter components and predictable panel geometry, while preserving the natural texture and coloration of the stone.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Caledonia 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.