Wood species
Patagonian Rosewood
Curupay · Anadenanthera spp.
Also known as PATAGONIAN ROSEWOOD. This wood is a show-stopper from Argentina. This wood is not a true rosewood (Dalbergia spp.), but is called such due to it’s rosewood-like color and texture.
Key facts
- Janka hardness
- HardAbout 3,630 lb — among the densest packs we carry
- Stability
- AverageRadial ~4.6% · Tangential ~7.6%
- Grain type
- Lustrous mixStraight to interlocked with natural shine
- Rot resistance
- Extremely durableHigh durability class
- Sustainability
- Least concern / non-CITESIUCN least concern · non-CITES
- Workability
- Delicate & sharpHardness and grain demand careful, patient work
About this wood
Due to it’s hardness, this wood can be a challenge to work with, but the end results are worth the effort. We suggest joining multiple slabs for a table or make a continuous-grain jewelry box with this wood. Also great for serving boards!
What we carry
- Curupay live edge and boards — rosewood lookalike color/texture
Thickness is sold in quarters (4/4, 6/4, and so on) — see our hardwood thickness guide. Grades: NHLA grades.