KINGWOOD EXOTIC WOOD
Kingwood is from Brazil and is a true rosewood. One of the finest members of the dalbergia family, the heartwood is a mix of purple and rose with white sapwood. Usually not found in wide or long material, it is best used for musical instruments parts, knife handles, cue sticks and inlays.
- Dense wood, specific gravity is higher than 1.2
- Extremely tight grain
- Holds its color
- Used for fine veneers
Characteristics of Kingwood
| Origin of Wood Type | South America |
| Botanical Name | Dalbergia cearensis |
| Specific Gravity | 1.2 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 6.25 lb/ bf |
| Color Range | Violet – Brown – Gold |
| Rarity / Availability | Extremely Rare |
| Typical Avg. Width | 1″ to 8″ |
| Typical Avg. Length | 1′ to 7′ |
| Avg. Waste Factor | |
| Wood Uses | Fine Furniture, Musical Instruments, Knife Handles, Box Making, Wood Turning, Wood Carving, Inlaying, Antique Restoration, Veneer, and other uses |
| Lumber Grades | Select and Better, Flitch, Veneer |
| Other Trade Names | Violet Wood, Violetta, Bois Violet |
Kingwood Lumber Detailed Pricing:
| Thickness | Grade | Figure Type | Grain Orientation | Width Range | Length Range | Price Per BF |
| 4/4 | Select & Better | None | Mix | 2.00″ to 6.00″ | 12.00″ to 36.00″ | $100.00 |