Real Stone. Real Strong. Real Thin.
| Other Names | Costa Smeralda Granite, Emerald Coast Granite, Ice Green Granite, Verde Esmeralda Granite | |
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| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Brazil | |
| 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 |
Costa Esmeralda Granite features a deep green to charcoal field composed of tightly interlocking mineral grains with subtle tonal variation. Fine crystalline textures are punctuated by soft, irregular veining in muted gold and gray, while darker concentrations create areas of density that shift across the surface. The overall composition is compact and consistent, with a natural, granular character that reads as both textured and controlled.
Darker stone selections like Costa Esmeralda Granite are often introduced to anchor key portions of a building, particularly across exterior wall zones and recessed areas where depth and contrast are needed without relying on strong pattern. It also adapts well to interior vertical conditions such as bar surrounds, elevator cores, and feature partitions, where the tight grain structure keeps the surface visually unified even as it moves across multiple panels.
A thin layer of Costa Esmeralda Granite is bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, forming StonePly panels with a consistent thickness and significantly reduced weight compared to traditional full-thickness stone. This lighter assembly makes it possible to work with the material in panelized cladding systems while maintaining precise alignment and clean transitions, allowing Costa Esmeralda Granite to be carried across vertical applications with a high level of control.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Costa Esmeralda Granite, please contact StonePly for more information.
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.