Cielo Granite

Other NamesCielo de Ivory Granite, Cielo Ivory Granite, Cielo De Oro Granite
AvailabilityInquire
Finishes Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique
Country of OriginBrazil
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

Cielo Granite Panels by StonePly

Cielo Granite presents a cool gray field with sweeping, layered movement that shifts from pale silver to deeper charcoal tones. Fine, warm veining threads through the surface in irregular lines, creating depth without interrupting the overall continuity. The pattern reads as fluid and expansive, giving the stone a strong visual presence while maintaining a controlled, architectural character.

Used across exterior wall cladding, Cielo Granite can define the primary envelope of commercial and institutional buildings, where its tonal variation adds movement at scale without relying on high contrast. Inside, it carries effectively through lobby walls, elevator cores, and transition spaces, where the pattern helps establish continuity between zones while still holding its own as a dominant surface.

Rather than relying on full-thickness stone, StonePly fabricates Cielo Granite as a thin layer bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, creating panels with consistent thickness and significantly less weight than conventional stone. This approach allows for larger panel formats and more efficient installation while maintaining the visual depth of the original material.

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