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Grain usually straight often with a fine curly figure. Fine texture. Moderately hard to work but takes a glossy, lustrous finish. Lacquer finish will best preserve the color. Also called Amaranth or purpleheart.
Color Range
Dull gray brown when freshly cut but soon oxidizing to a violet purple.
Purple Heart Characteristics
Color Range
Other Names
Some Typical Uses
What's the Tree Like?
Purple Heart grows in
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