#89 Stone vs Marble Chips

#89 Stone

Small angular crushed stone approximately 3/8 inch and smaller. Similar in size to pea gravel but with angular edges that provide better compaction and stability. A versatile fine aggregate used in both construction and landscaping applications.

Marble Chips

Marble chips are decorative, angular stones made from crushed marble. Their bright white color reflects heat and adds contrast in landscape designs.

#89 Stone

• ✓ Walkways
• ✓ Pipe bedding
• ✓ Asphalt mix
• ✓ Between pavers
• ✓ Top dressing
• ✓ Drainage backfill

Marble Chips

• ✓ Landscaping beds
• ✓ Garden borders
• ✓ Decorative ground cover

#89 Stone

• + Angular edges compact better than rounded pea gravel
• + Small size fills tight spaces
• + Good for pipe bedding and utility trenches
• + Comfortable enough for walkways
• + Excellent drainage

• − Too small for driveway base layers
• − Can migrate without edging
• − Less decorative than pea gravel
• − May be tracked by shoes
• − Not widely stocked at all suppliers

Marble Chips

• + Bright appearance
• + Reflects sunlight
• + Long-lasting

• − Can discolor over time
• − Poor compaction
• − Glare in full sun

#89 Stone

Angular crushed stone pieces 3/8" and smaller. Color varies by quarry — typically gray, blue-gray, or tan. The angular shape distinguishes it from similarly-sized pea gravel.

Marble Chips

Commonly available in 1/2"–1" sizes. Bright white to off-white.