| Other Names | Marine Blue Quartzite, Ocean Blue Quartzite, Azul Marine Quartzite | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Brazil | |
| 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 Marine Granite Panels by StonePly
Blue Marine Granite presents a cool blue-gray field layered with complex mineral banding, intersected by bold brown and charcoal veining that cuts across the surface with strong contrast. Subtle shifts in tone and tightly interlocked crystalline structure give the material depth, while irregular formations create a highly expressive, geological composition.
Blue Marine Granite can be brought into exterior assemblies where the intent is to introduce contrast and visual disruption across the building envelope, working particularly well on uninterrupted wall surfaces that benefit from scale and continuity. Inside, it transitions into vertical applications such as entry volumes, feature partitions, and prominent wall planes where the pattern becomes a defining architectural element rather than a background finish.
Fabricated as a thin layer of Blue Marine Granite bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, StonePly panels achieve uniform thickness and reduced weight compared to traditional full-bed stone. This approach supports efficient installation and broader application possibilities while maintaining the integrity of the granite’s natural surface.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Blue Marine 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.