An aggregate for making a molded article and a method of making the aggregate is disclosed. The aggregate consists of an acrylate based resin matrix and anti abrasive particles chiefly quartz particles having a size of between 0.1 mm and 1.2 mm, at least 30 percent of the anti abrasive particles being broken particles having irregular shape with sharp edges silanized and non-silanized. The aggregate includes fine powders, cross linking agent and Peroxides. The molded article made from the aggregate has anti-abrasive properties and "look and feel" of natural material.