AFRICAN BLACKWOOD WOOD
- Member of the rosewood family
- One of the few members of the dalbergia family to be found in Africa
- Used for oboes and clarinets
- Often jet black
Characteristics of African Blackwood
| Origin of Wood Type | Africa |
| Botanical Name | Dalbergia melanoxylon |
| Specific Gravity | 1.2 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 6.25 lb/ bf |
| Color Range | Dark Purple – Brown |
| Rarity / Availability | Rare |
| Typical Avg. Width | 1″ to 8″ |
| Typical Avg. Length | 1′ to 3′ |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 50% & up |
| Wood Uses | Musical Instruments, Wood Turning, Wood Carving, Knife Handles, Inlay Work, and more |
| Lumber Grades | Unselected, Quartersawn, Turning Blocks |
| Other Trade Names | Mozambique Ebony, Mpingo |