 
Brazilian kingwood (Dalbergia cearensis)
Family: Leguminosae
Common names: Brazilian kingwood, Jacaranda-violeta, Kingwood, Pau-violeta, Violet wood, Violete, Violetta
Distributed in: Brazil (Latin America)
Common uses: Brush backs & handles, Cabinetmaking, Furniture, Tables, Tool handles, Turnery, Veneer: decorative
Tree size: Tree height is 20-30 m
Colors: the heart isPurple, Redand the sapwoodWhite to yellow, Yellow.The grain isStriped figure, the textureMediumand the lusterPronounced
Natural durability: Resistant to termites, Very durable
Odor: Has an odor
Kiln Drying Rate: Naturally dries slowly
Drying Defects: Checking, Splitting
Ease of Drying: Slowly
Comments: General finishing qualities are rated as good
Blunting Effect: Moderate
Boring: Fairly difficult to very difficult
Cutting Resistance: Moderate to saw
Planing: Very Good to Excellent
Response to hand tools: Moderate working qualities
Turning: Very Good to Excellent Results
Polishing: Very Good to Excellent;
- Numerical data Metric
- Numerical data English
- Strength properties
- References
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1000 kg/cm2 |
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