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| Other Names | Elegant Dune Granite, Brown Elegant Quartzite, Brown Dune Quartzite, Sand Dune 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 |
Elegant Brown Granite is a dark, richly stratified granite with a deep espresso and dark brown base layered with parallel bands of warm copper, rust, and terracotta that sweep diagonally across the surface in smooth, continuous strokes. The banding is tight and rhythmic, varying in width from fine hairline traces to broader sweeps that dominate the composition. Occasional blue-grey tonal shifts within the darker layers add unexpected depth to an otherwise warm, earth-toned palette.
Specified across full-height interior feature walls, elevator cab interiors, and column enclosures in contemporary office buildings, mixed-use developments, and cultural venues, Elegant Brown Granite brings a dark, directional warmth that reads with sophistication across generous interior wall surfaces. Its structured banding also makes it a compelling choice for reception wall installations and interior accent conditions where a stone with strong linear movement defines the spatial character of the room.
A thin layer of Elegant Brown Granite is bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, producing panels of consistent, uniform thickness at a significantly reduced weight. StonePly's process makes this granite viable across a wider range of interior wall assemblies — from large-format feature installations to precision-fit elevator cab and column enclosure conditions — with the stone's natural surface fully preserved.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Elegant Brown 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.