Rosewood, Santos

Machaerium scleroxylon

Fabaceae

Deciduous tree

Hardwood

Other trade names:

de: Santos-Palisander, Morado, Caviuna

en: Santos rosewood

fr: Palissandre de Santos

Origin: South America (Brazil)

Ecological: not listed on CITES

Usage: Furniture, musical-instrument making, Automobile and boat construction, yacht interior finishing, interior finishing, Intarsia

Colors: Red / Reddish brown

Available cuts: Flat / Crown cut, Rift / Quarter cut

Available strengths: 0.5 – 0.6 mm

Tree Height: Up to 20 m

Texture: Fine

Smell: Aromatic

Resistance: Low resistance to fungi and insects, the heartwood however is quite durable

Mechanische Bearbeitung: Good

Technical wood data:

Raw Density: 0,85 g/ccm

Compressive Strength: 64 - 71 N/mm²

Flexural Strength: 140 - 160 N/mm²