-Carmen-
Description & Features
Inspired by Calacatta Macchia Vecchia, a precious Italian marble, Carmen is a design from the Opera Collection of the Symphony by Aurea Stone line, which according to the EPD is produced at Aurea Stone plants in Vietnam and China. On the slab, light grey and blue-grey veins cross a white background diagonally and alternate with broad bands of warm mustard gold, while fine dark lines form a rich, branching network. The material is not quartz: it is RGS (Recycled Glass Surfaces), a blend of up to 90% recycled materials such as glass with resins, free of crystalline-silica materials, which is cut and fabricated with quartz methods. The pattern is printed on one face only with Nano-Ink technology and the ink penetrates up to 1 mm below the surface, so mitred edges are recommended. The slab measures 3200 × 1600 mm, has a polished finish and bookmatch is available; the standard thickness is 20 mm, and the manufacturer also lists a 12 mm version. The NEOS protectant repels stains, backed by a lifetime anti-stain warranty and a 10-year product warranty. The manufacturer recommends it for kitchens and bathrooms, as well as for walls of large spaces such as hotel receptions; it is intended for interior use only.
Why choose Carmen
- Tribute to the Italian Calacatta Macchia Vecchia marble
- RGS with up to 90% recycled content, crystalline-silica-free
- Ink penetrating up to 1 mm (Nano-Ink)
- Lifetime anti-stain warranty (NEOS)
- 3200 × 1600 mm slabs, bookmatch available
Technical Specifications
| Material | RGS (Recycled Glass Surfaces) – recycled glass with resins and a Nano-Ink printed pattern; not engineered quartz |
| Country of Origin | Vietnam / China (Aurea Stone plants, per the EPD) |
| Color & Pattern | White background with diagonal light grey and blue-grey veins, bands of warm mustard gold and fine dark lines |
| Water Absorption (%) | Stain-resistant thanks to the NEOS protectant (per the manufacturer) – no absorption figure published |
| Frost Resistance | Interior use only – Symphony surfaces are designed for interior applications and the warranty does not cover outdoor installations (no frost or UV data given) |
| Acid Sensitivity | The NEOS protectant resists common household chemicals; the manufacturer recommends neutral-pH cleaners rather than strong acids or alkalis (no chemical-resistance class published) |
| Recommended Finishes | Polished |
Common Applications
Frequently Asked Questions
Export & project supply
SKARIS MARBLE supplies Carmen 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.
