Brazilian Rosewood
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Rosewood – Brazilian (Dalbergia nigra)
Other common names: Rio rosewood, palisander. It should be noted that the name “palisander” is often given to species other than Dalbergia when the wood resembles real Brazilian rosewood in appearance. Brazilian rosewood should not be confused with Indian rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia).
Brazilian rosewood is a hardwood of south-eastern Brazil. The color varies considerably from brown to dark purplish brown wood with black verigated streaks found in older trees. The sapwood is wide and creamy white and the grain is generally straight with the texture medium. The wood can be sometimes waxy to the touch and freshly cut wood has a scent of roses, thus giving the wood it’s name. The dust created through working the wood may irritate the skin of some people.
Brazilian rosewood is fairly heavy (ADD about 860kg per cubic meter) and the wood requires careful drying to avoid splits and checks. It is not easy to work and care is needed when gluing. It does however turn excellently and gives a very smooth finish.
The heartwood is durable but the sapwood can be susceptible to lyctid borer attack.
This wood is an excellent and beautiful timber for all stringed instruments.
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