Purple Heart

BOTANIC NAME:  Dalbergia maritima

ORIGIN: Madagascar

DESCRIPTION: Density 930 kg/m3. Reddish, purplish heartwood; with marked streaks. Sapwood distinct from heartwood color. 

RECOMENDATIONS: Oil finishes should be avoided unless you want to darken the wood to an almost black color.

USE: Musical instruments, inlay, fine furniture, carving, turned objects, and other small specialty wood items.

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