-Daphne Crack-
Description & Features
As the word crack in its name suggests, Daphne Crack from Belenco's Pure series has a pattern reminiscent of fine cracks: dense, short and irregular grey lines spread across a light grey-white background, while small light-coloured, translucent grains stand out between them. The pattern is distributed evenly over the whole slab and gives more movement than a plain white. Belenco, a member of the LOTTE group, makes the slabs in the Manisa Organised Industrial Zone with Bretonstone technology, compacting quartz grains and resin into a solid material. According to the manufacturer's data, water absorption is 0.04% (class W4), flexural strength ≥ 40 MPa, compressive strength about 230 MPa and abrasion resistance class A4. In the colour list it appears with a polished finish, 15, 20 and 30 mm thicknesses and Extra (152 × 310 cm) and Jumbo (165 × 330 cm) slabs. Its pattern works on kitchen and bathroom countertops, islands and splashbacks, as well as on stairs and interior floors. Daily care is done with a damp cloth and a mild neutral soap (pH 5–8.5); the polish is factory-applied and is not redone on site, while hot cookware always needs a trivet.
Why choose Daphne Crack
- Fine crack pattern with movement and consistency
- Belenco Pure series (LOTTE group)
- Abrasion class A4, flexural strength ≥ 40 MPa
- Extra and Jumbo slabs, 15–30 mm thick
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 | Light grey-white background with dense, short grey crack-like lines and small light, translucent grains |
| 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 Daphne Crack 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.
