-Hygassos-
Description & Features
Hygassos belongs to the Antique series of the Essence line, through which Coante – a quartz surface producer founded in 2018 in Muğla, Turkey, by the Ermaş marble group – presents its premium quartz. The background is a deep black with a slightly cool tone, across which a dense web of tiny, thread-like white and grey veinlets is evenly spread; from a distance the slab reads as almost solid black, while up close it reveals a fine, lively texture. It is made with Breton technology from quartz grains, polyester resin and pigments that are vibro-compressed, so it is compact and non-porous: Coante states water absorption below 0.07% (class W4), flexural strength above 35 MPa and a Mohs hardness of 7. It is available polished or in a textured Leather finish, in 15, 20 and 30 mm thicknesses and in Jumbo 330 × 164 cm or Medium 310 × 152 cm slabs. It suits kitchen countertops and islands, bathroom vanity tops, wall cladding and splashbacks, in contemporary, traditional or industrial interiors. Cleaning only needs a damp microfibre cloth and, where necessary, a neutral cleaner; hot cookware should always be placed on a trivet.
Why choose Hygassos
- Black background with a fine white-grey web of veins
- Coante Essence, Antique series – Breton technology
- Water absorption < 0.07% – no sealing
- Polished or Leather, 15/20/30 mm thick
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 | Deep black background with a cool tone and a dense web of very fine, short white-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 Hygassos 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.
