| Other Names | Brazilian Blue, Azul da Bahia, Azul de Bahia, Azzurro Bahia | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Brazil | |
| Absorption | 0.05-0.1% | |
| 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 |
Azul Bahia Granite Panels by StonePly
Azul Bahia Granite is a vivid blue granite with crystalline texture and layered movement in cobalt, navy, and soft gray. Saturated fields of blue are interwoven with lighter mineral deposits, creating a dramatic, high-contrast surface with striking visual depth.
This material is well suited for statement façades, feature walls, soffit applications, and exterior architectural accents where bold color is a central design element. In interior environments, it performs exceptionally in lobby cladding, elevator surrounds, hospitality feature installations, and branded commercial spaces seeking a distinctive focal point.
Fabricated as lightweight honeycomb-backed panels, Azul Bahia Granite uses a thin stone facing bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing to reduce overall weight. This panelized approach supports precise detailing, streamlined installation, and compatibility with contemporary attachment systems specified for architectural applications.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Azul Bahia 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.