| Other Names | Icy Blue Granite | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | China | |
| 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 |
Blue Ice Granite Panels by StonePly
Blue Ice Granite is a cool gray granite with a dense crystalline composition, featuring interlocking mineral patterns in tones of steel gray, silver, and charcoal. Subtle variation in mineral size and distribution creates depth across the surface, while darker inclusions introduce contrast. The overall appearance is consistent yet textured, offering a controlled and refined visual character.
On the exterior, Blue Ice Granite can be carried across full-height cladding systems, articulated facade zones, and architectural volumes where a cohesive, continuous surface is desired. Inside, it transitions well into lobby feature walls, reception backdrops, circulation cores, and statement wall planes, bringing a composed, textural presence to high-traffic and visually prominent areas.
A thin layer of Blue Ice Granite is bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, resulting in panels that achieve both reduced weight and uniform thickness compared to traditional stone. This combination supports more efficient installation, improved handling, and dependable alignment across varying panel layouts and attachment systems.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Blue Ice 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.