African Blackwood

African Blackwood – Dalbergia Melanoxylon

African Blackwood AKA Blackwood African

African Blackwood Timber

Wood Appearance

Colour – Dark purple brown with black streaks which predominate, giving an almost black appearance

Grain – Grain direction is usually straight, but sometimes variable

Wood Properties

Density – Not Available kg/m3

Durability – Not Available

Hardness – Not Available

Identification Features

Sapwood – Not Available

Heartwood – Dark purple brown with black streaks which predominate, giving an almost black appearance

Texture – Extremely fine, even texture and slightly oily to the touch. It is exceptionally hard.

Wood Structure

Growth Rings – Not Available

Vessels – Not Available

Parenchyma – Not Available

Rays – Not Available

Other Features

Burning Splinter Test – Not Available