| Other Names | Labrador Blue Pearl, Labrador Azul, Blue Larvikit, Labrador Chiaro, Marina Pearl | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Norway | |
| Absorption | 0.05-0.15% | |
| 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 Pearl Granite Panels by StonePly
Blue Pearl Granite presents a dark gray to charcoal background with a coarse crystalline composition. Iridescent feldspar crystals are dispersed throughout, producing flashes of blue and silver that shift subtly with changes in light. The pattern is dense and evenly distributed, with a granular texture and consistent visual movement across the surface.
Exterior applications can include building facades, vertical wall cladding, and architectural screening elements where a consistent, textured surface is required. Interior use may extend to feature walls, elevator lobbies, and vertical surfaces in commercial or institutional settings, introducing subtle variation through its crystalline structure.
StonePly panels are fabricated by bonding a thin layer of Blue Pearl Granite to an aluminum honeycomb backing, producing panels with uniform thickness and reduced weight compared to traditional stone. This construction supports streamlined installation and compatibility with contemporary façade and rainscreen systems, while maintaining the authentic character of the stone.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Blue Pearl 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.