Crystal Graffito Aggregate / Grit
Crystal Graffito graphite aggregate is a decorative marble-limestone grit in shades of graphite and dark anthracite, mainly used in gardening and landscape architecture.
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Crystal Graffito Aggregate / Grit – 430 PLN / ton in a big bag
Crystal Graffito graphite aggregate is a decorative marble-limestone grit in shades of graphite and dark anthracite, mainly used in gardening and landscape architecture.
From 1 ton you can cover 12–14 m².
Most popular fractions and typical applications
| FRACTION | TYPICAL APPLICATION |
|---|---|
| 8–16 mm | Flower beds, mulch, planters, rock gardens, small paths, garden ponds |
| 16–32 mm | Paths, walkways, house borders, terraces, larger flower beds |
It is used as a decorative surface for beds, paths and planters, creating a neutral, modern look in gray and anthracite tones. It is an ideal dark gray with beautiful sparkling particles shimmering in the sun. It looks like frost in the middle of summer. It spectacularly enhances the visual effect of flower beds, combining perfectly with plants in intense dark green, silvery or lime shades. It also combines fantastically with white tones.
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Even if you do not plan many plantings, this grit will still perform its role. It subtly and gently attracts attention with its glow. We definitely recommend it to anyone who appreciates minimalism, but with a twist. The color is exceptionally gray — you can check the photos where it is compared with basalt grit, which tends toward black tones, or compare it with the light gray shade of granite grit, which is clearly much lighter.
It is very easy to use, does not absorb water or dirt. It looks impeccable in every season. Such a solution in the garden is worth its weight in gold — a trouble-free stone that does not require frequent cleaning and always looks beautiful while enhancing the qualities of your plants. Additionally, you can combine it with medium or larger stones to create forms in the garden in the same shade.
Key properties of Crystal Graffito grit
- Rock type → marble-limestone
- Color → dark graphite / anthracite / gray-black with a distinct shine
- Visual effect → numerous sparkling crystals, the stone strongly shimmers and reflects sunlight (the “crystal” effect)
- Most common fractions → 16–32 mm and 32–63 mm
- Surface treatment → washed / rinsed → very little dust, clean and aesthetic immediately after spreading
- Resistance to fading → high (natural color → does not fade like dyed grits; over time it may become slightly darker)
- Frost resistance → good (typical for marble-limestone in Polish conditions)
- Hardness → medium (marble ≈ 3–4 on the Mohs scale) → not as hard as granite or basalt but sufficient for decorative garden use
- Water absorption → low
- Coverage → approx. 12–14 m² from 1 ton with a layer of 4–5 cm
- Recommended use → decorative surfaces without heavy traffic (flower beds, borders, mulch, lightly used paths, ponds, planters, modern gardens)
- Key advantages → elegant, modern appearance + beautiful shine in the sun + excellent contrast with greenery, white stone, wood and architectural concrete
