-Volcano Black-
Description & Features
Belenco's Essential series rests, according to the manufacturer, on functionality and the power of simplicity, and Volcano Black is one of its most characteristic colours. The polished slab is dominated by a deep charcoal black with a very fine grain; up close, countless tiny grains in white, light grey and warm gold stand out, giving a discreet sparkle without veins or a strong pattern. It is made with Bretonstone technology at the Lotte Chemical plant in Manisa and has the brand's technical characteristics: water absorption of 0.04% (class W4), compressive strength of about 230 MPa, abrasion resistance class A4 and reaction to fire A2-s1,d0. It is sold in 152 × 310 cm (Extra) and 165 × 330 cm (Jumbo) slabs, in thicknesses of 15, 20 and 30 mm, and the same colour is also available in a matt finish as Volcano Black Seta. It works as well on kitchen countertops and islands as on bathroom vanity tops, wall cladding, stairs, interior floors and tables. Daily care is done with a damp cloth and a mild neutral cleaner, with no need for sealing; use a trivet for hot cookware and avoid strong acids and solvents.
Why choose Volcano Black
- Near-solid black with a discreet grain sparkle
- Belenco Essential series (LOTTE group)
- Reaction to fire A2-s1,d0 and abrasion class A4
- Also available matt, as Volcano Black Seta
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 | Charcoal-black fine-grained background with tiny white, grey and golden grains that glint |
| 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 Volcano Black 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.
