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Purpleheart

Purpleheart, also called Amaranth (scientific name: Peltogynespp.), has a heartwood of gray-purple brown color. Its texture is even, luster is moderate and grain is straight, sometimes wavy or irregular. Purpleheart is commonly found in Central and South America. It is rated as being very durable and is resistant to decay to insect attack (except marine borers).

  • Janka Hardness

    11,190 N(2,520 lbf)

  • Average Dried Weight

    905 kg/m3(56 lbs/ft3)

  • Workability

    Dull cutting tools can heat wood and make it exude a gummy resin. This can clog tools and make machining difficult. Avoid by using sharp cutting tools. Grain orientation also makes it prone to tear-out during planing. It has a moderate dulling effect on cutting tools.

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Purpleheart wood

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