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Tree Size: 100-170 ft (30-50 m) tall, 3-5 ft (1-1.5 m) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 56.4 lbs/ft 3 (905 kg/m3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): 0.76, 0.9 Janka Hardness: 2,520 lb f (11,190 N) Modulus of Rupture: 22,000 lb f /in 2 (151.7 MPa) Elastic Modulus: 2,937,000 lb f /in 2 (20.26 GPa) Crushing Strength: 12,140 lb f /in 2 (83.7 MPa) Peltogyne, commonly known as purpleheart, violet wood, amaranth and other local names (often referencing the colour of the wood) is a genus of 23 species of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae; native to tropical rainforests of Central and South America; from Guerrero, Mexico, through Central America, and as far as south-eastern Brazil. [2] Purpleheart is an incredibly strong and durable type of wood, originating from the Peltogyne genus of 23 species of large trees that can be found growing natively on the territory between Mexico and Brazil. It is best known for its amazing grain pattern and unique color that can rarely be found in other wood types. Although purpleheart wood seems exotic and rare because of its absolutely gorgeous color, it is actually one of the most durable, stable, and sustainable wood species. Not only is it resistant to water and insect invasion, but it can also withstand radical and abrupt changes in climate and humidity. 5.
Purple Heart Wood Explained. All Questions Answered. Top Woodworking
Purple heart wood is a hardwood species from a deciduous tree (i.e., one that sheds its leaves every autumn), also known as Amaranth, Roxinho, or Violetta. It is native to Central and South America and commonly found in Mexico down to southern Brazil. Purple heart wood is popular in woodworking and is used for a variety of wood projects. This tree gives a variety of options. They can bare fruit, they have beautiful flowers to display, and the timber is tough to craft but not impossible. Purple Heart is one of the more formidable hardwood species. It is a durable and stable form of wood. Peltogyne purpurea is native to the Pacific coast of Costa Rica and Panama, and also the Atlantic coast of Colombia. [3] [4] It is a common canopy tree in rainforests 50-500 meters above sea level at sites with more than 2500 mm (98.5 in) rainfall per year and temperatures from 23 to 27 °C or 73 to 80 °F. It occupies sites with well-drained. What is the Wood Used for? Is Purple Heart Wood Toxic? Why is Purpleheart Wood Expensive? Purpleheart Trees Purpleheart wood comes from the purpleheart tree, which is a part of the Peltogyne genus consisting of 23 different species of big trees that are a part of the Fabaceae family.
Purpleheart Wood Lumber information by FLORIDA TEAK
The Grape Popsicle of Woodworking: Purple Heart Wood (Peltogyne spp.) Yes, you too might be convinced that the wood called purple heart is dyed to get that vivid color. Or maybe that it's not a wood at all. It happens every day in our stores where we invariably get asked, "So, c'mon is that really the Well, it most certainly is. Purpleheart wood is commonly used to manufacture durable furniture, paneling, and flooring. It's also used for structural elements such as columns, arches, industrial flooring, heavy construction, and even in boat manufacturing. Purpleheart is a highly in-demand wood, even though it remains costly, with prices rising constantly.
The trees are prioritized for their beautiful heartwood that quickly turns to a rich purple color from a light brown color when cut! The wood gets darkened to a brown color with a slight shade of original purple when the wood is exposed to the UV (Ultra Violet) light. Characteristics of the Purpleheart wood: Color: A brownish-purple to eggplant. The trees are most commonly found in the Amazon Basin. Characteristics of Tree: The trees attain heights of 100 to 150 feet and diameters of 18 to 36 inches. Characteristics of Wood: Purpleheart starts out with a heartwood that is brown, but it changes to a vivid purple color. Color variation between pieces of wood can be high.
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The purple colour of the heartwood is the result of extractives the tree deposits in the heartwood as it grows. These chemicals, while appealing to woodworkers, serve to make the heart resistant to insect and fungal attack. Uses: The Purple heart wood is used in inlays/accent pieces, flooring, furniture, boatbuilding, heavy construction, and a variety of specialty wood items. Sometimes called Amaranth, this colorful Latin American hardwood is tremendously popular for furniture and other designs that call for a touch of royalty.
