Honduran Rosewood

Specs

Common Names

Honduran Rosewood

Scientific Name

Dalbergia stevensonii

Origin

Central America (Honduras)

Appearance

Honduran Rosewood heartwood varies from light to dark brown with black streaks. The wood has a straight to interlocked grain with a fine to medium texture. It exhibits a high natural luster.

Avg. Dried Weight

54-68 lbs/ft3 (860-1090 kg/m3)

Janka Hardness

2200 lbf

Modulus of Rupture

19,600 lbf/in2 (135.2 MPa)

Elastic Modulus

2,340,000 lbf/in2 (16.12 GPa)

Crushing Strength

10,100 lbf/in2 (69.7 MPa)

Shrinkage

Radial: 4.9%, Tangential: 7.5%, Volumetric: 12.5%, T/R Ratio: 1.5

Durability

Rated as very durable; highly resistant to decay, termite attacks, and rot.

Workability

Honduran Rosewood wood is generally easy to work with both hand and machine tools. It has good nailing and screwing properties, but pre-drilling is recommended. It finishes well and can be polished to a high shine. The wood is known for its excellent dimensional stability and resistance to warping. However, the presence of silica in the wood can dull cutting edges.