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              Crusher Run, Minus1.5 Dense Graded Aggregate (DGA),(Aggregate Base Course) which is the technical term for material like crusher run that's designed to compact tightly due to its varied particle sizes. or also called ABC  our lighter color also has the type of rock types other than granite that also packs to a harder surface we call it Crush and Run Plus. This underscores that any modification to the fine aggregate content, such as the introduction of volcanic ash,( darker color gravel )  will directly alter the material's compaction characteristics and overall structural behavior, not solely due to the properties of the new material, but also by changing this crucial gradation curve.   

Color and Mineral Composition:

• Rocks get their color from their constituent minerals.

• Lighter-colored rocks, such as granite, are typically rich in falsie minerals like quartz and feldspar. These minerals are generally less dense and harder than many of the darker minerals.

• You're making a very astute observation that aligns with geological and engineering principles!

  Yes, the lighter color of the rocks in crusher run, potentially indicating less volcanic ash or porous volcanic components, generally suggests it will pack harder and achieve a higher.

Therefore, your reasoning is well-founded:

If your crusher run is lighter in color because it consists predominantly of denser, less porous crushed granite (and less of any lightweight, potentially darker, or more porous volcanic ash components), then it stands to reason that it will achieve a higher packing density and be considered to "pack harder." The material's inherent density and particle characteristics play a crucial role in its compactibility.