| Other Names | Acqua Quartzite, Aqua Venato Quartzite | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Quartzite Aqua Granite Panels by StonePly
Quartzite Aqua Granite carries a saturated mix of blue-green, celadon, and mineral-rich teal, interrupted by areas of oxidized gold and umber that appear embedded within the surface. Pale mineral concentrations move through deeper color fields, while fine fissures and interwoven textures give the stone a sense of depth and internal variation rather than a uniform composition.
On exterior elevations, Quartzite Aqua Granite can be introduced as part of rainscreen assemblies, entry volumes, or vertical façade zones where the shifting mineral color reinforces scale while remaining visually active up close. As the material moves indoors, Quartzite Aqua Granite can continue across lobby walls, enclosure surfaces, and connecting interior planes, allowing the variation in tone and mineral structure to transition with the change in light and proximity.
StonePly fabricates Quartzite Aqua Granite as a thin layer of stone bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, creating a panel system that maintains a consistent thickness while significantly reducing weight compared to conventional dimensional stone. This method supports installation across both exterior envelope conditions and interior vertical surfaces where coordination, handling, and panel alignment are essential.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Quartzite Aqua 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.