"With good dimensional stability, this Rosewood has a dark color with a straight grain - which makes this a rather easy wood to work with. It's dense and tight grained, easy to finish."
Color Range
Dark purple to dark brown with black lines
Other Names
Bombay blackwood, East Indian rosewood, Indian palisandre, Indian rosewood, Java palisandre, Malabar, Shisham, Sitsal, Sonokeling
Some Typical Uses
Cabinetmaking, Marquetry, Musical instruments, Tool handles, some furniture parts, decorative items.
What's the Tree Like?
A straight trunk that's clear usually 30 to 50 feet. Overall height reaches 75 feet under normal conditions, but can be as tall as 100 feet. The diameter grows to 30 inches.East Indian Rosewood grows in Asia
Weight
4.42
lbs /Bd. Ft.
23.46% heavier than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
General Workability
Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
