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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 |
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.
Image | Price | Grade | Dimensions | SKU | Buy | Description | hf:att:pa_grade |
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$28.15 | AB | 49.19 × 5.63 × 1 in | ROSEAF1078 |
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| Light checks. | ab | |
$25.55 | A | 39.75 × 5.75 × 1 in | ROSEAF1077 |
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| Clear. | a | |
$51.65 | A | 77 × 6 × 1 in | ROSEAF1076 |
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| Small knots. | a | |
$18.84 | A | 40.81 × 4.13 × 1 in | ROSEAF1075 |
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| Nice figure. | a | |
$14.31 | A | 32 × 4 × 1 in | ROSEAF1074 |
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| Small check. | a | |
$23.01 | A | 40.13 × 5.13 × 1 in | ROSEAF1073 |
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| Nice board. | a | |
$18.93 | A | 33 × 5.13 × 1 in | ROSEAF1072 |
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| Nice board. | a | |
$23.92 | A | 53.5 × 4 × 1 in | ROSEAF1071 |
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| Clear. | a | |
$10.42 | A | 23.31 × 4 × 1 in | ROSEAF1070 |
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| Clear. | a | |
$19.61 | AB | 48.25 × 4 × 1 in | ROSEAF1069 | | Light checks. | ab | |
$10.54 | B | 28.81 × 4 × 1 in | ROSEAF1068 | | Checks. Knot. | b | |
$16.06 | AB | 39.5 × 4 × 1 in | ROSEAF1067 |
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| Knot. | ab | |
$16.77 | A | 37.5 × 4 × 1 in | ROSEAF1066 |
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| Clear. | a | |
$24.52 | A | 47.38 × 4.63 × 1 in | ROSEAF1065 | | Knots. | a | |
$21.42 | A | 41.38 × 4.63 × 1 in | ROSEAF1064 |
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| Two small knots. | a | |
$19.25 | B | 44.31 × 4.75 × 0.94 in | ROSEAF1063 |
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| Bowed. Knot. Checks. | b | |
$24.59 | A | 53.25 × 4.13 × 1 in | ROSEAF1062 |
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| Clear two face. | a | |
$24.65 | A | 53.38 × 4.13 × 0.94 in | ROSEAF1061 |
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| Clear two face. | a | |
$18.33 | A | 41 × 4 × 0.94 in | ROSEAF1060 |
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| Nice board. | a | |
$17.66 | A | 39.5 × 4 × 0.94 in | ROSEAF1059 |
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| Nice board. | a | |
$135.16 | AAA | 65.19 × 8.5 × 2 in | ROSEAF1058 |
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| One of a kind. | aaa | |
$127.21 | AAA | 65.19 × 8 × 2 in | ROSEAF1057 |
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| Spectucular figure. | aaa | |
$111.11 | A | 65.13 × 7.63 × 2 in | ROSEAF1056 |
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| Beautiful. | a | |
$34.68 | AB | 32.5 × 5.25 × 2 in | ROSEAF1055 |
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| Nice figure. | ab | |
$33.89 | AB | 32.5 × 5.13 × 2 in | ROSEAF1054 |
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| Small knots. | ab | |
$51.81 | A | 32.5 × 7.13 × 2 in | ROSEAF1053 |
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| Small knot. | a | |
$51.72 | A | 32.44 × 7.13 × 2 in | ROSEAF1052 |
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| Clear two face. | a | |
$44.02 | A | 32.81 × 6 × 2 in | ROSEAF1051 |
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| Clear two face. | a | |
$38.79 | AB | 31.81 × 6 × 2 in | ROSEAF1050 |
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| Knots. | ab | |
$39.15 | A | 34.13 × 5.13 × 2 in | ROSEAF1049 |
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| Small stripe one side. Light surface checks. | a | |
$42.15 | A | 36.75 × 5.13 × 2 in | ROSEAF1048 |
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| Nice figure. | a | |
$40.72 | A | 35.5 × 5.13 × 2 in | ROSEAF1047 |
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| Nice figure. | a | |
$32.14 | A | 28.75 × 5 × 2 in | ROSEAF1046 |
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| Clear two face. | a | |
$34.95 | A | 77 × 4.06 × 1 in | ROSEAF1045 |
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| Clear two face. | a | |
$24.75 | A | 40.25 × 5.5 × 0.88 in | ROSEAF1044 |
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| Clear two face. | a | |
$20.91 | AB | 37 × 5.56 × 0.88 in | ROSEAF1043 |
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| Defect on edge. | ab | |
$50.08 | AB | 73 × 6.75 × 1 in | ROSEAF1042 |
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| Defect near edge. | ab | |
$43.04 | A | 77 × 5 × 1 in | ROSEAF1041 |
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| Knot. | a | |
$19.02 | A | 36.75 × 4.63 × 0.94 in | ROSEAF1040 |
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| Knot in center. | a | |
$18.33 | A | 41 × 4 × 1 in | ROSEAF1039 |
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| Small check. | a | |
$16.10 | A | 36 × 4 × 1 in | ROSEAF1038 |
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| Small defect. | a | |
$20.83 | A | 40.25 × 4.63 × 1 in | ROSEAF1037 |
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| Defect free. | a | |
$17.52 | A | 33 × 4.75 × 0.94 in | ROSEAF1036 |
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| Small check. | a | |
$57.20 | A | 77 × 5.88 × 1.13 in | ROSEAF1035 |
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| Nice figure. | a | |
$21.22 | A | 42 × 4 × 1.13 in | ROSEAF1034 |
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| No defects. | a | |
$17.69 | A | 35 × 4 × 1.13 in | ROSEAF1033 |
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| No defects. | a | |
$27.54 | AB | 39.69 × 6.44 × 1.06 in | ROSEAF1032 |
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| Knots. | ab | |
$28.43 | A | 37.25 × 6.44 × 1.06 in | ROSEAF1031 |
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| Clear two face. | a | |
A | 81 × 4.75 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1028 |
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| Tear outs/defects on one face. Cracks on one edge. | a | ||
$44.51 | AB | 81 × 5.75 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1029 |
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| Typical pin knots, some with tear out. Small chip on one edge. Tiny hole. | ab | |
AB | 80.75 × 6.25 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1030 |
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| Diagonal crack from one edge. Knot on same edge on one face. Small defect same edge on other face. | ab | ||
$47.16 | A | 80.75 × 5.5 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1025 |
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| Typical tight knots. Cracking on one edge near one end. One gouge near cracks. | a | |
AB | 80.75 × 6.5 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1026 |
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| Few small knots with tear out. Larger knot and dark stain on one edge | ab | ||
AB | 77 × 8 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1027 |
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| Small end check. Few gouges on one face. | ab | ||
$70.96 | A | 81 × 8.25 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1021 |
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| Typical tight knots. Small crack on one edge. Tiny hole near one end. | a | |
$81.45 | A | 80.75 × 9.5 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1022 |
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| Crack into board at one edge. Typical tight knots. | a | |
$66.45 | A | 80.75 × 7.75 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1023 |
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| One knot with a bit of tear out. Cracks on one edge. | a | |
A | 81 × 4.75 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1024 |
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| Several larger knots. Spalting mainly one face. 2 rough patches | a | ||
$48.16 | B | 81 × 7 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1017 |
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| Typical pin knots, several with tear out. Knot on one edge | b | |
$27.52 | B | 81 × 4 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1018 |
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| Several worm tracks. Dark heart on one edge. | b | |
$42.57 | AB | 81 × 5.5 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1019 |
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| Typical pin knots. Little sap on one edge | ab | |
$42.74 | A | 80.5 × 5 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1020 |
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| Check at one end. Spalting on one edge. Small stain on other edge. | a | |
$42.17 | AB | 76.75 × 5.75 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1014 |
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| Two tiny knots with bit of tear out. Otherwise good. | ab | |
$42.87 | A | 80.75 × 5 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1015 |
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| Couple tiny worm holes. Typical tight knots. | a | |
$62.35 | A | 81 × 7.25 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1016 |
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| Knot on one edge | a | |
$32.70 | A | 77 × 4 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1011 |
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| One knot on one edge | a | |
$100.75 | A | 80.75 × 11.75 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1012 |
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| Several typical pin knots, some with tiny holes. Stunning figure. | a | |
$66.66 | A | 81 × 7.75 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1013 |
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| Several typical tight knots | a | |
$71.38 | AB | 80.75 × 9.25 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1008 |
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| Large knot near one end. Otherwise good with lovely figure. | ab | |
$52.09 | AB | 80.75 × 6.75 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1009 |
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| Few pin knots one side. Small dark stain on other. | ab | |
$63.36 | A | 77 × 7.75 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1010 |
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| Minor spalting in center with few worm holes. Crack at one end. | a | |
$42.87 | A | 80.75 × 5 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1005 |
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| Few small places of tear out. Chip on one edge. | a | |
$62.95 | A | 76.5 × 7.75 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1006 |
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| Tiny pin hole near one end. Stunning figure. | a | |
$62.35 | A | 81 × 7.25 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1007 |
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| 3 strap marks on edge. Large defect one side of one end. Heart wood on other end on one edge | a | |
$33.21 | A | 69.5 × 4.5 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1001 |
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| Typical tight pin knots | a | |
$31.39 | AB | 73 × 4.5 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1002 |
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| Typical tight pin knots | ab | |
$55.95 | AB | 80.75 × 7.25 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1003 |
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| Two chips out of one edge. Cracks on other edge near top | ab | |
$49.45 | A | 81 × 5.75 × 0.8 in | ROSEAF1004 |
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| Crack at on end. Defect on one edge | a |
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