| Other Names | African Blue Granite, Azul King Granite, Blu King Granite, Sienite Blue Granite | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Zambia | |
| Absorption | 0.05-0.2% | |
| 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 King Granite Panels by StonePly
Blue King Granite brings a finely textured light gray surface enriched with black, white, and soft blue mineral variation, creating a crisp, cohesive field that reads both precise and dimensional. The tight grain structure produces a controlled visual effect, offering subtle movement without distraction and supporting clean, contemporary architectural expression.
Across exterior conditions, Blue King Granite can be incorporated into rainscreen assemblies, building envelopes, and vertical cladding systems where durability and a consistent visual read are critical. Inside, it translates effectively to interior wall cladding, feature partitions, and elevator lobby surfaces, where its balanced coloration helps unify spaces while maintaining a refined material presence.
Through StonePly fabrication, Blue King Granite is produced as a thin layer of stone bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, delivering panels with consistent thickness and significantly reduced weight compared to conventional stone. This method supports streamlined installation and expands design flexibility while retaining the inherent character of the granite surface.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Blue King 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.