-Aspendos-
Description & Features
Minimal and graphic, Aspendos is built on a clean white background with a few very thin veins in dark graphite grey, which cross the slab diagonally in soft curves, almost parallel to one another, leaving large calm white areas in between. It is made by Belenco, the Turkish quartz-surface producer that has belonged to the Korean LOTTE group since 2019 and manufactures in the Manisa Organised Industrial Zone with Bretonstone technology from the Italian company Breton. The brand's indicative technical characteristics cover all its colours: water absorption 0.04%, flexural strength of at least 40 MPa (class F4) and chemical resistance class C4 per EN 14617-10. It is supplied in a polished finish; Belenco generally produces Extra (152 × 310 cm) and Jumbo (165 × 330 cm) slabs in 15, 20 and 30 mm thicknesses, and we confirm the sizes available for Aspendos when quoting. It suits kitchen and bathroom countertops, islands, splashbacks, wall cladding and furniture, where its discreet lines do not tire the eye. No sealer or wax is needed: a damp cloth with a little neutral soap is enough, and a trivet should always go under hot cookware.
Why choose Aspendos
- Minimal white design with thin graphite diagonal veins
- Belenco (LOTTE group) – Bretonstone technology
- Water absorption 0.04% – no sealing needed
- Chemical resistance class C4 (EN 14617-10)
Technical Specifications
| Material | Engineered quartz composite – quartz grains bound with resin, Bretonstone technology |
| Country of Origin | Turkey |
| Production site | Manisa Organised Industrial Zone (Belenco – Lotte Chemical plant) |
| Color & Pattern | Clean white background with sparse, very thin graphite veins in long, almost parallel diagonal lines |
| Hardness (Mohs) | ≈7 (quartz – typical value, not stated by Belenco) |
| Density (g/cm³) | 2.3–2.4 (Belenco data, EN 14617-1 / ASTM C97) |
| Water Absorption (%) | 0.04 (ASTM C97) · class W4, ≤ 0.05 per EN 14617-1 |
| Compressive Strength (MPa) | ≈230 (dry specimen, ASTM C170 – Belenco data) |
| Flexural Strength (MPa) | ≥ 40 (class F4, EN 14617-2) · ≈47 per ASTM C880 |
| Frost Resistance | Freeze–thaw resistant (EN 14617-5, KMf25 = 0.98); Belenco publishes guidelines for mechanically fixed facade cladding, but for sun-exposed exterior use ask for confirmation for the specific colour (UV) |
| Acid Sensitivity | High chemical resistance (class C4, EN 14617-10); avoid strong acids (hydrochloric, nitric), alkalis above pH 8.5 and solvents |
| Recommended Finishes | Polished |
Common Applications
Frequently Asked Questions
Export & project supply
SKARIS MARBLE supplies Aspendos to stone importers, fabricators, architects and hotel projects outside Greece. From our facility in Thessaloniki we handle the whole order in-house:
- Slab selection and matching – we grade and match the slabs for colour and veining, so a large order stays uniform across the whole project.
- Cut-to-size and finishing – pieces cut, edged and finished to your drawings, numbered per room or elevation and ready to install.
- Mixed shipments – Greek marbles, granites, porous limestone (porolithos) and quartz surfaces can be combined in one order.
- Export packing – crated and labelled for sea or road freight, ex-works Thessaloniki; delivered terms quoted on request.
Send us your drawings or quantities and we will come back with a quotation and availability.
