Avian Solid Surface, manufactured by Coni-marble Mfg. and Corian Solid Surface manufactured by Dupont are both classified as Solid Surface materials with the same properties.
Solid Surface is a is a man-made material usually composed of a combination of alumina trihydrate (ATH), acrylic, epoxy or polyester resins and pigments. A homogeneous material which is durable, sanitary and aesthetically pleasing. Solid Surface countertops are also non-porous unlike granite or marble which are naturally porous.