Brazilian Rosewood
Botanical Name
Dalbergia nigra
Other Names
Rio palisander
Origin
East Brazil
Sapwood Colour
NA
Heartwood Colour
NA
Grain
NA
Texture
NA
Common Uses
Veneer applications
Physical Properties at MC 12%
| Density | kg/m3 | 730-760 |
| Specific gravity | – | – |
| Hardness | N | – |
| Bending Strength | N/mm2 | – |
| Stiffness | N/mm2 | – |
| Radial shrinkage | % | – |
| Tangential shrinkage | % | – |
Working Properties
| Stability | – | Bending | – |
| Machining | – | Screwing | – |
| Gluing | – | Painting | – |
| Sanding | – | Staining | – |
xxxx = excellent
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xx = fair
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