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Purpleheart Lumber
Name
Purpleheart (Peltogyne spp.)
Type
Hardwood.
Other
Names
Also known as amaranth, violetwood, coracy, pauroxo, pauferro,
koroboreli, saka, nazareno, morado, and tananeo.
Sources
Includes species in tropical regions of Central America and
South America.
Appearance
Generally straight grained, sometimes interlocked, with a
fine even texture. Creamy white sapwood and vibrant purple
heartwood that turns to dark-purplish brown with exposure
to light.
Physical
Properties
Very heavy, hard, strong, and stiff with good decay resistance
and stability in service. Steam-bends moderately well.
Working
Properties
Sometimes difficult to work due to hardness and a tendency
to tear and split. Pre-drilling required for screws and nails.
Glues easily and polishes well with no staining required.
Uses
Uses include inlay, marquetry, furniture, cabinets, flooring,
turnery, carving, outdoor construction, chemical vats (very
acid resistant), filter press plates, diving boards, and boat
building.
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