crushed stone
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artificial gravel of angular shape, used as construction aggregate
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Encyclopedic overview
20 mm (0.79 in) crushed stone, used for construction aggregate and landscape applications
Crushed stone or angular rock is a form of construction aggregate, typically produced by mining a suitable rock deposit and breaking the removed rock down to the desired size using crushers. It is distinct from naturally occurring gravel, which is produced by natural processes of weathering and erosion and typically has a more rounded shape.
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