| Other Names | Azul Araras Granite, Blue Araras Granite, Ash Blue Granite, Arara Blue, Blue Ash Granite | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Araras Blue Granite Panels by StonePly
Araras Blue Granite is a white and blue granite with sweeping mineral movement and crystalline depth. Cool white fields are layered with steel-blue and charcoal tones, punctuated by darker inclusions and broad areas of granular texture. The pattern shifts across the slab, giving the surface a strong architectural presence without feeling uniform.
Araras Blue Granite performs exceptionally well in exterior building envelopes, including ventilated façade systems and full-height cladding applications where durability and visual texture are equally important. It is also an effective choice for interior atrium walls, lobby feature installations, and vertical architectural volumes that benefit from a dynamic yet refined material expression.
Fabricated as a StonePly panel, Araras Blue Granite uses a thin stone facing bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing to reduce weight while preserving the stone’s natural surface character. This method allows for efficient handling, adaptable panel sizing, and compatibility with modern attachment systems used in contemporary construction.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Araras Blue 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.