Bulk River Rock in Waco, Austin, & Bryan

River Rock is the general term to describe an otherwise diverse group of rocks that have been rounded over time by moving water. This type of rock will have rounded edges, a textured flat surface, and will have a variety of imperfections and colors. River rocks are, unsurprisingly, most commonly found near flowing bodies of water. River rocks have many different uses, including landscaping, decoration, and construction material. While they are found naturally, river rocks can also be artificially manufactured.

Granite River Rock is the most common river rock used in landscaping and construction decoration. Granite is formed below the earth's surface as magma is slowly cooled and crystallized. Granite river rocks have speckled or banded appearances and a very wide range of coloration ranging from gray, black, white, green, purple, and russet.

Similar to Granite, Basalt is formed by magma cooling, except for basalt the cooling happens above the earth's surface. Basalt tends to have a fine grain and can range in color from green to dark gray. These rocks are most easily recognized as the stones used in hot stone massages and are known for their ability to retain heat. Smaller versions of the basalt rock are commonly used as filler in projects requiring smooth, dark, sophisticated looks.

Polished and manufactured river rocks do not occur naturally. Polished river rocks are typically smaller river rocks that have been processed through a rock tumbler until they reach the desired shape and finish. These rocks are popular for projects that utilize the exposed rock for its beautiful aesthetics.

Manufactured river rocks are natural stones that have been artificially resurfaced to resemble natural river rocks. These rocks are typically used in construction projects, landscaping, and other finishing projects.