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| Pen #45 |
| Wood Information |
| Purpleheart; (Peltogyne spp); Common Names: Purpleheart, Amarante, Amaranth, Guarabú, Koroboreli, Morado, Nazareno, Palo morado, Pau roxo Pelo morado, Purperhart, Saka, Sakavalli, Tananeo, Violetwood Distribution: The commercial name Purpleheart is reported to refer to timber produced by about 20 species, including P. porphyrocardia , which grow in Central America and tropical South America, from Mexico to southern Brazil. They are reported to be most common in the Amazon basin, and are also found in Colombia, Guyana, Surinam, and Venezuela. Product Sources: Supplies are reported to be ample, but the wood is fairly expensive. It is reported to cost more than mahogany but less than teak. Tree Data: Mature Purpleheart trees are usually tall and attain a height of about 100 to 150 feet (30 to 45 m), and a diameter of up to 48 inches (120 cm), usually between 18 and 36 inches (45 and 90 cm). Sapwood Color: The sapwood is creamy white or off-white in color, and is very distinct from the heartwood. The color has also been described as pinkish cinnamon with light brown streaks, and is usually about 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) wide. Heartwood Color: The heartwood is initially dull brown, but it rapidly changes to a bright, vibrant purple. Prolonged exposure darkens the wood to a dark-purplish brown or dark brown, but the original color can be restored by recutting the wood. Color variation between boards is reported to be moderate to high. Presence of minerals in some boards may cause uneven coloration and steaming is reported to affect the color. Peltogyne timbers are reported to vary widely in color between, and probably within, species. Light & Air-Induced Changes: Purpleheart, like many colour rich woods, can change colour with ultra-violet light exposure. It is recommended to limit the exposure of this wood to direct sunlight. Grain: The grain is typically straight, sometimes wavy, roey, or irregular. Strength Properties: Bending strength in the air-dry condition is very high, and crushing strength is exceptionally high. It is hard, and does not mar or dent easily. It is also very heavy and very dense. |
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