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African blackwood (Dalbergia melanoxylon) Common Name (s): African blackwood, mpingo (Swahili), grenadilla. Scientific Name: Dalbergia melanoxylon. Distribution: Dry savanna regions of central and southern Africa. Tree Size: 20-30 ft (6-9 m) tall, 2-3 ft (.6-1.0 m) trunk diameter. Average Dried Weight: 79 lbs/ft 3 (1,270 kg/m 3)
Without question, the densest and most un-rosewood-like of the Dalbergia’s (for our money, at least!), African Blackwood is a consistent favorite with acoustic guitar luthiers, wood turners, carvers and fine furniture craftsmen, alike.
African blackwood. The dense, lustrous wood ranges in colour from reddish to pure black. It is generally cut into small billets or logs with its sharply demarcated bright yellow-white sapwood left on to assist in the slow drying so as to prevent cracks developing.
African Blackwood is an exotic wood native to Central and Southern Africa, and is also known as a good alternative to Ebony. It features a dark black heartwood with minimal grain texture. It is an extremely hard wood, strong and stiff, very stable, with a fine texture.
Product NameSizePriceAFRICAN BLACKWOOD 1.5x1.5x121.5x1.5x12$22.62AFRICAN BLACKWOOD 1.5x1.5x181.5x1.5x18$33.32AFRICAN BLACKWOOD 1.5x1.5x241.5x1.5x24$45.24AFRICAN BLACKWOOD 1.5x1.5x31.5x1.5x3$6.00Dec 31, 2022 · African Blackwood is a small tree ranging in height from four to fifteen meters. It has grey bark with spiny shoots. Since it is a hardwood, the tree from where this wood comes is deciduous, meaning it sheds its leaves during autumn. Additionally, its flowers are white and come in dense clusters.
African Blackwood is an exotic wood native to Eastern Africa, and is also known as Mozambique Ebony or Senegal Ebony. It features a dark brown, even purplish heartwood with dark streaks. It is an extremely hard wood, strong and stiff, very stable, with a fine texture.
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Jun 1, 2022 · There are different types of blackwood, this wood is called “black” for its dark coloration and is popularly known as Ebony. Ebony species are native to the temperate regions and are widely known for their durability and aesthetic value, as well as being an impermeable species to most species of fungi and insects.
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