African Rosewood is a species from the same genus as Bubinga (Guibourtia), which has led to Bubinga often mistakenly being referred to as “African Rosewood.” Though obviously not a true rosewood, it does often bear aesthetic similarities. The grain is generally straight but can be interlocked; its texture is moderately fine. The heartwood color ranges from pink to reddish-brown, with purple or red streaks / lines / highlights.
African Rosewood works well, although it can have a moderate blunting effect on tools. It glues and finishes well. It needs to be dried slowly and carefully, to prevent warping and cracking. It’s a durable wood and is considered stable, once dried.
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Sustainability: Not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Common Uses: Furniture, flooring, decking, architectural paneling & woodwork, veneer, interior trim, musical instruments, boatbuilding, turnings, small decorative and specialty items.
Comments: This wood has been used for a huge variety of roles in its native Africa. The tree, itself, and its budding flowers have been used for everything from cooking oils, to nutrional / healing drinks and even for producing a red dye which African craftsmen use for staining furniture.
The wood is considered very durable, thus seeing it used in a host of exterior as well as interior applications. It is relatively easy to work, although it can be very difficult to dry.
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Botanical Name | Guibourtia coleosperma |
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Other Names | African Rosewood, False Mopane |
Main Color Group | Reddish |
Grain Pattern | Pronounced |
Workability | Easy |
Avg Dry Weight - LB/FT3 | 45 |
Avg Dry Weight - KG/M3 | 810 |
Janka Hardness - LBF | 2350 |
Janka Hardness - Newtons | 9800 |
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R69.00 – R126.50 | A | 12 × 3.5 × 0.95 cm | KNIFEROSEAF1001 | African Rosewood Knife Scales – Bookmatched set Choose small or large from dropdown Small minimum dimensions: 12×3.5×0.95cm | a | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
R34.50 | AAA | 13 × 2 × 2 cm | PENROSEAF1001 |
| African Rosewood Pen Blanks | aaa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
R3,593.75 – R3,832.95 | PRIME | 240 × 14 × 2.6 cm | MULTROSEAF1001 | Multi-pack of African Rosewood. Pack quantities work in units of volume. 0.1m3 per unit. For a larger volumes, add multiple packs to your cart.
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