Real Stone. Real Strong. Real Thin.
| Other Names | Iron Red Extra Granite, Iron Red Quartzite, Red Iron Granite | |
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| 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 |
Iron Red Granite is a rare and visually arresting stone whose tightly flowing bands of deep crimson, iron red, and charcoal grey weave continuously across the surface in fluid, undulating layers. Occasional threads of silver and pale grey interrupt the darker passages, adding a metallic quality that catches light in unexpected ways. The result is a stone of raw, elemental intensity — one that carries a singular visual character unlike virtually any other natural stone in its color range.
Few natural stones provoke an immediate response the way Iron Red Granite does, and the interiors that make the most of that quality tend to be those designed around a strong point of view. Art hotel lobbies, exclusive dining environments, high-end residential great rooms, cultural institution interiors, and private club spaces are among the settings where this stone's extraordinary color and movement can be given the context they deserve — whether as a dramatic interior cladding application, a sweeping stairwell surround, or an architectural accent that anchors an entire room.
When processed by StonePly, Iron Red Granite is bonded as a thin stone layer to an aluminum honeycomb backing — delivering a panel that is far lighter than conventional stone thickness while holding the stone's extraordinary surface character intact. Panels can be sized to a wide range of project dimensions, putting this rare and visually intense granite within reach for a broader range of interior wall applications.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Iron Red 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.