| Other Names | Belvedere Black Granite, Cosmic Black Granite, Black Cosmic Granite, Belvedere Quartzite | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | South Africa | |
| 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 |
Belvedere Granite Panels by StonePly
Belvedere Granite is a black granite defined by sweeping, fluid movement of white, ivory, and warm gold veining across the surface. The pattern forms elongated, wave-like bands with areas of concentrated mineral activity, creating contrast between dark background fields and lighter, crystalline streaks. Fine linear textures and layered variation give Belvedere Granite a sense of motion and depth.
Interior applications may include atrium wall cladding, large-scale feature installations, and vertically oriented architectural surfaces where Belvedere Granite establishes a strong visual presence. Its directional movement lends itself to expansive wall conditions, allowing the material to read as a continuous composition across major interior volumes in hospitality, commercial, and institutional environments.
Rather than using full-thickness slabs, Belvedere Granite is fabricated as a panel system by combining a thin stone facing with an aluminum honeycomb backing. This configuration results in a significantly lighter assembly, making it suitable for vertically oriented cladding while preserving the stone’s bold pattern and visual depth.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Belvedere 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.