-Calacatta Aurora-
Description & Features
The name Calacatta Aurora alludes to the light of daybreak, and Coante places it in the Ultra series of its premium Essence line. A dense web of very fine grey veins spreads across a bright, slightly cool white background, branching like slender twigs and running mainly diagonally, with small dark specks along them; the look is airy, without strong contrasts. This is the grey version of the design, as the same vein layout appears in a golden tone in Calacatta Aurora Gold. It is produced in Muğla with Breton technology, from quartz grains, resin and pigments compacted into solid, non-porous slabs: water absorption is below 0.07%, Mohs hardness is 7, flexural strength exceeds 35 MPa and abrasion resistance is rated class A4. It comes in 15, 20 and 30 mm thicknesses, in Jumbo 330 × 164 cm and Medium 310 × 152 cm slabs, polished or with a textured leather surface. It is suited to kitchen and bathroom countertops, islands, wall cladding and splashbacks, as well as interior floors. It cleans easily with a damp cloth; a neutral cleaner is enough for stubborn stains, while abrasive powders and caustic chemicals should be avoided.
Why choose Calacatta Aurora
- White with a dense web of fine grey veins
- Grey version of the Aurora design (Gold also available)
- Mohs hardness 7, abrasion class A4
- Non-porous – no sealing needed
Technical Specifications
| Material | Engineered quartz composite – quartz particles bound with polyester resin and pigments, Breton technology |
| Country of Origin | Turkey |
| Production site | Muğla, south-west Turkey – Coante plant |
| Color & Pattern | Bright, slightly cool white background with a dense web of very fine, branching grey veins and small dark specks |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 7 (Coante data) |
| Density (g/cm³) | 2–2.5 (Coante data, EN 14617-1) |
| Water Absorption (%) | < 0.07 · class W4 (EN 14617-1, Coante data) |
| Flexural Strength (MPa) | > 35 (class F4, EN 14617-2 – Coante data) |
| Frost Resistance | Freeze–thaw resistant (EN 14617-5, KMf25 = 0.98); the applications Coante lists are for interior spaces and no UV resistance is stated, so it is not recommended for exterior surfaces in permanent sunlight |
| Acid Sensitivity | High chemical resistance (class C4, EN 14617-10); according to Coante it resists stains and natural acids, but hydrochloric acid, thinners, paint removers, drain openers and oven cleaners must be avoided |
| Recommended Finishes | Polished, Leather (textured surface with a silky feel) |
Common Applications
Frequently Asked Questions
Export & project supply
SKARIS MARBLE supplies Calacatta Aurora 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.
