-Gaia-
Description & Features
Its name refers to the earth, and indeed Gaia, from the Antique series of Coante’s Essence line, moves in deep earthy tones. The background is a very dark, warm brown bordering on black – reminiscent of roasted coffee – with soft, cloudy variations of tone, while fine, faint light-grey veinlets appear sporadically and are visible only up close; the look stays homogeneous and calm, letting wood, metal or tiles stand out. The slab is made in Muğla, Turkey, with Breton technology from quartz grains, resin and pigments, and according to Coante water absorption is less than 0.07%, chemical resistance is class C4 and flexural strength exceeds 35 MPa; the manufacturer covers its products with a warranty of up to 15 years against manufacturing defects. With slabs up to 330 × 164 cm, which allow long countertops with few joints, it is offered in 15, 20 and 30 mm thicknesses, polished or with a Leather texture. It can be used for kitchen countertops, islands, bathroom vanity tops, wall cladding and tables, sitting equally well in rustic and industrial settings. A damp or microfibre cloth and a neutral cleaner for stubborn stains are enough; hot cookware goes on a trivet and no polishing or protective products are used.
Why choose Gaia
- Dark espresso brown with a warm character
- Homogeneous look that sets off other materials
- Coante Essence, Antique series
- Coante warranty up to 15 years (manufacturing defects)
Technical Specifications
| Material | Engineered quartz composite – quartz grains, polyester resin and pigments, vibro-compressed with Breton technology |
| Country of Origin | Turkey |
| Production site | Muğla, south-west Turkey – Coante plant |
| Color & Pattern | Very dark, warm brown, almost black (espresso), with soft cloudy variations and sporadic faint light-grey veinlets |
| 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); Coante lists only interior applications and gives no UV data, so it is not recommended for exterior surfaces in permanent sunlight (the resin can change colour) |
| Acid Sensitivity | High chemical resistance (class C4, EN 14617-10); avoid hydrochloric acid, thinners, paint removers, drain openers and oven cleaners |
| Recommended Finishes | Polished, Leather (textured matt) |
Common Applications
Frequently Asked Questions
Export & project supply
SKARIS MARBLE supplies Gaia 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.
