| Other Names | Rosso Africa granite, St. Johns Red granite, Africa Red Grante | |
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| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | South Africa | |
| Absorption | 0.2-0.25% | |
| 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 |
African Red Granite Panels by StonePly
African Red Granite is a vivid red granite composed of tightly interlocked crimson and charcoal crystals. The dense, evenly distributed pattern gives the surface a bold, uniform character with strong color saturation and minimal directional movement.
Its durability and color intensity make it a compelling option for exterior architectural cladding, monument elements, and other high-visibility design features. On interior vertical applications, African Red Granite delivers a confident statement when used for accent walls, panel systems, and integrated architectural surfaces.
Produced as StonePly lightweight panels, African Red Granite is adhered to an aluminum honeycomb backing to significantly reduce weight while maintaining the integrity of the stone. This fabrication method allows for efficient installation and long-term performance across a variety of project demands.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to African Red 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.