Real Stone. Real Strong. Real Thin.
| Availability | Inquire | |
|---|---|---|
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | China | |
| 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 |
Leo Granite is a creamy white and light gray granite with bold crystalline movement. Dense clusters of black minerals and charcoal flecks are dispersed throughout the surface, intersected by warm amber and honey-toned sections and a dramatic band of smoky quartz with deep brown undertones. The composition feels fractured and dynamic, with high contrast between light crystalline fields and darker mineral concentrations.
Leo Granite is well suited for exterior building cladding, articulated façade zones, and high-visibility architectural elevations where its strong patterning can define large surfaces. In interior environments, it can be specified for lobby feature walls, vertical core elements, and statement partitions, bringing texture and visual energy to expansive wall planes.
When fabricated as a StonePly panel system, Leo Granite is cut to a thin stone facing and bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, reducing weight compared to traditional full-thickness stone. This lightweight panel format supports streamlined installation, simplifies coordination with support framing, and allows design teams to incorporate expressive natural stone into projects where conventional stone thickness may be limiting.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Leo 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.