Real Stone. Real Strong. Real Thin.
| Other Names | Antique Brown Angola, Marron Antique, Labrador Antique, Marrom Antiq, Angola Brown | |
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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 |
Brown Antique Granite is a dark brown to near-black granite with a coarse crystalline structure composed of angular mineral fragments in charcoal, deep espresso, and muted gray tones. Flecks of lighter minerals and occasional reflective crystals are dispersed throughout, creating a granular, mottled appearance. The pattern is consistent and tightly packed, with minimal directional movement and a dense, textured surface.
Interior applications may include full-height wall panels, feature walls, and vertical cladding surfaces, where Brown Antique Granite provides a grounded, uniform backdrop with subtle visual variation. It can also be incorporated into partition walls and architectural enclosures, where the consistent grain supports a cohesive material expression across adjacent surfaces. The dense composition allows the stone to read as a continuous field while still revealing detail at closer range.
StonePly panels are formed by bonding a thin layer of natural Brown Antique Granite to an aluminum honeycomb backing, producing a lightweight alternative to traditional full-thickness stone while maintaining consistent thickness across each panel. This configuration allows the material to integrate cleanly into interior wall systems and supports more efficient handling and installation on site.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Brown Antique 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.