| Other Names | Golden Carioca, Giallo Carioca, Juparana Almond, Amaelo Amendoa Classico, Dorado Carioca, Amarello Gold | |
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| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Brazil | |
| Absorption | 0.3-0.4% | |
| 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 |
Carioca Gold Granite Panels by StonePly
Carioca Gold Granite is a warm golden granite composed of tightly interlocking mineral grains in shades of amber, tan, and muted yellow. Small flecks of black and gray are dispersed throughout, creating a fine, even pattern with minimal variation. The overall appearance is consistent and granular, with a balanced mix of light and dark tones that read as uniform from a distance.
At the building exterior, Carioca Gold Granite can be carried across broad facade expanses, wrapping corners and continuing across multiple elevations to establish a unified surface. It also lends itself to overhead conditions such as canopy ceilings and recessed exterior planes where continuity is maintained across horizontal transitions. Inside, Carioca Gold Granite can be applied to full-height wall cladding in lobby volumes, circulation corridors, and connecting interior zones, allowing the material to move through the project as a consistent architectural finish.
With Carioca Gold Granite cut to a thin layer and bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, panels maintain a consistent thickness while being significantly lighter than full-depth stone. This approach makes the stone more practical for use in panelized wall systems while maintaining the natural composition and appearance of Carioca Gold Granite.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Carioca Gold 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.