Butterfly Blue Granite

Other NamesBlu Papillon, Farfalla Blue, Blue Butterfly, Butterfly Blue Neimenggu
AvailabilityInquire
Finishes Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique
Country of OriginChina
Abrasion ResistanceExcellent
Chemical ResistanceGood
DurabilityExcellent
Fire Performance0 flame spread (per ASTM E 84)
Freeze Thaw ResistanceGood
HardnessExcellent
Panel SizesUp to 4'×8' (1220mm×2440mm)
Staining ResistanceGood
Structural Performance (on Honeycomb)Excellent

Butterfly Blue Granite Panels by StonePly

Butterfly Blue Granite is a dark blue to charcoal granite characterized by large feldspar crystals that read as soft blue-gray to silvery tones against a deeper mineral background. Smaller black and gray inclusions fill the field, creating a dense, granular composition. From a distance, the surface appears relatively uniform, but up close the crystalline structure introduces noticeable variation and depth.

Darker interior palettes often benefit from Butterfly Blue Granite when carried across full-height wall panels or continuous cladding surfaces, where the color can ground the overall space. It can also be worked into vertical elements like wrapped columns or defined feature walls, where the larger crystals become more legible and give the surface a subtle movement without becoming overly active.

Rather than using full-thickness stone, StonePly produces Butterfly Blue Granite as a thin layer bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, significantly reducing weight while maintaining the visual integrity of the stone. This panelized approach supports integration into interior wall assemblies and simplifies handling during fabrication and placement.

For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Butterfly Blue 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.