Charcoal

Charcoal is a dark grey-to-near-black decorative rock that creates strong contrast in landscape installations. Contractors use it for modern xeriscape designs, feature borders, and commercial properties where a dark neutral tone is specified. Both ABC and MDI carry this product -- high demand, reliable supply. Available in 1/4" Minus, 3/8", 1/2", 1", and Rip-Rap.

Density: ~1.35 t/yd³

Desert landscapingModern designsFeature bordersCommercial

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1/4 minus

$64.00 /ton

Quarry auto-selected · We source this material from 1 quarries. Your final quarry and delivered price are set once you enter your delivery address — we pick the closest source for the first load and optimize return loads from the yard-nearest quarry.

1/4" minusCommodity

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Density: ~1.35 t/yd³

Category: Decorative

Common Uses: Desert landscaping, Modern designs, Feature borders, Commercial

Load Limits: 17 ton max per truck · no minimum order

Available Sizes: 1/4 minus, 1" Screened Charcoal, Riprap 6"

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