Black lava rock
Ordered by the cubic yard
From, delivered$369.56 /cubic yard
Reference image. Natural color and size vary from load to load.
Specifications
- Size
- About 1–2 in
- Shape
- Porous, irregular
- Color
- Black
- Weight
- ~1,200 lb per yd³
- Coverage at 2 in
- ~162 sq ft per cubic yard
- Sold by
- Cubic yard
Estimates assume typical densities. Actual weight varies with moisture and source.
Lightweight porous volcanic rock that holds color and won’t decompose.
Lava rock is light for its size, so a yard goes a long way. It doesn’t break down like mulch, holds its color for years and lets water and air through to roots.
Good for
- Beds and borders
- Fire pits
- Around palms
Compare materials
| Material | Size | Sold by | From |
|---|---|---|---|
 Black lava rock | About 1–2 in | Cubic yard | $369.56 |
 Pea gravel | About 3/8 in | Ton | $148.58 |
 River rock | About 1–3 in | Ton | $252.46 |
 White marble chips | — | Ton | $392.50 |
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From, delivered$392.50 /ton
