Real Stone. Real Strong. Real Thin.
| Other Names | Antique Black, Angola Black Labrador Granite, Angola Labrador Black Granite, Metarocha Granite, Labrador Supreme Granite | |
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| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Angola | |
| 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 |
Antique Black Granite is a black stone with a dense, crystalline structure and a consistent granular pattern. Fine to medium mineral grains in charcoal and black tones are distributed evenly across the surface, with occasional reflective crystals that create subtle variation. The overall appearance is uniform and tightly composed, reading as a continuous dark field at scale.
Within interior environments, it can be incorporated into reception backdrops, core cladding, and perimeter wall surfaces where a darker material is used to establish depth and visual contrast. It also lends itself to entry sequences, feature walls, and transitional zones between spaces, where the consistent black field creates a strong, uninterrupted surface that anchors the surrounding composition while maintaining a refined, controlled presence.
StonePly panels are fabricated by bonding a thin layer of Antique Black Granite to an aluminum honeycomb backing, creating a panel system with consistent thickness and reduced weight compared to traditional solid stone. This configuration allows the material to be incorporated into a range of panelized assemblies and coordinated with varied architectural detailing conditions.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Antique Black Granite, please contact StonePly for more information.
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.