Natural Slate Stone Coarse Sand Less Than 1/8" - USA Sourced and Packaged for Mosaic Stone Art, Crafts, Basing Models, Wargaming, Bonsai, Succulents, Miniature or Fairy Gardens (1 lb)

100% natural black slate coarse sand/gravel that has been sourced, sorted, washed, and packaged by our family owned business in the USA. The color is a gorgeous deep grey (considered black) and has a sparkle of mica that gives it lustrous sheen! Each package is a mix of 1/32-1/8" stone (may be slightly above or below this range). Beautiful topper for succulents and bonsai and as mulch/ground cover for indoor plants. Use in home decor in bowls and vases under candles. Perfect scale for miniature models, wargaming, dioramas and crafts. Makes an realistic path in miniature or fairy gardens. Use alone or as a joint filler in between larger stones in small scale paths or patios. An excellent gravel for aquascaping small scale fresh and saltwater aquariums, and planted tanks. The deep grey/black color makes wood, plants and other inhabitants and decorations pop. This package size is appropriate for micro tanks or as a small path in a tank. This size gravel also comes in larger packaging (6 or 14 lbs) for use as aquarium gravel This gravel pairs perfectly with our larger stone that come in sizes from 1 to 10 inches for a cohesive, natural scene. As a natural stone, there may be some white or brown surface discoloration mixed in. These beautiful variations add a natural uniqueness and interest to the substrate. We offer three different sizes of small scale gravel to choose from; Less than 1/8" (coarse sand 1/32" to 1/8" - this listing), 1/8"-1/4" and 1/4-1/2". We like to mix these for an even more realistic scene! Check them out!