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Rosewood – African

Guibourtia coleosperma
Also known as |
African Rosewood | False Mopane
Rosewood - African Lumber @ Rare Woods USA

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.

Not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Why We Love This Wood

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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Rosewood - African Lumber @ Rare Woods USA
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Vital Statistics
Main Color GroupReddish
Grain Pattern Pronounced
Avg Dry Weight - LB/BF3.8
Avg Dry Weight - KG/M3810
Janka Hardness - LBF2350
Janka Hardness - N9800
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Rosewood-African-Standard-4/4Lumber
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Rosewood-African-Standard-8/4Lumber

8/4 Lumber

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9
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