Kozmus Granite

Other NamesAsterix Granite, Kosmus Granite
AvailabilityInquire
Finishes Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique
Country of OriginBrazil
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

Kozmus Granite Panels by StonePly

Kozmus Granite is a dark, textured stone with a deep charcoal and near-black ground interspersed with shifting tones of bronze, gold, and olive. The surface has a directional, layered character — mineral content moves across the face in a tight, foliated pattern that gives the stone strong visual texture even at a distance. It reads as a consistently dark stone, but up close the metallic mineral content adds considerable surface complexity.

Corporate lobbies, hotel common areas, and institutional buildings where the design intent calls for something grounded and visually substantial are well served by this stone's dark, densely patterned surface. Column cladding, elevator surrounds, and monumental wall installations in high-traffic public spaces are additional contexts where Kozmus Granite's surface texture and depth hold up well at close range.

StonePly bonds a thin stone face to an aluminum honeycomb backing, producing panels of uniform thickness at significantly reduced weight compared to full stone. For a granite with this level of surface texture and density, that format gives design teams the flexibility to specify it across large vertical interior installations without the logistical constraints that full slab weight would introduce.

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