-Polaris-
Description & Features
Polaris, from Belenco's Classic series, is an almost solid white for those who want clean lines without pattern. Belenco, acquired by Lotte Advanced Materials (now Lotte Chemical) of the Korean LOTTE group, produces its quartz slabs in the Manisa Organised Industrial Zone in Turkey with the Bretonstone technology of the Italian company Breton. The surface is a bright, neutral white without veins, grains or specks; only a very soft, cloudy shading can be seen up close, enough to keep it from looking completely flat. This clarity makes it suitable for modern kitchens and bathrooms, or for spaces where the material should not compete with the other elements. Belenco's technical sheet states water absorption of 0.04% (W4), flexural strength ≥ 40 MPa (F4), compressive strength of about 230 MPa and reaction to fire A2-s1,d0. According to the colour list, Polaris is available polished, in 15, 20 and 30 mm thicknesses and in Extra (152 × 310 cm) and Jumbo (165 × 330 cm) slabs. It is used for kitchen and bathroom countertops, islands, splashbacks, furniture and wall cladding. It is cleaned with a damp cloth and a little neutral soap, needs no sealing and calls for a trivet under hot cookware; solvents and strong acids or alkalis should be avoided.
Why choose Polaris
- Almost solid bright white
- Belenco Classic series (LOTTE group)
- Reaction to fire A2-s1,d0 (EN 13501-1)
- Polished, 15, 20 and 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 | Bright, neutral white, almost solid, with very soft cloudy shading and no veins |
| 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 Polaris 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.
