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.
