- Chakte Viga Wood (Also known Mexican Rosewood).
- Species: From the Caesalpinia Platyloba Tree.
- Origin: Native to Mexico and Central America.
- Durability: High; dense and hard with excellent resistance to wear and decay.
- Highlights: Distinctive bright orange to golden-red color that can deepen with age, fine and uniform texture, and natural luster.
- Form: Lumber, turning blanks.
- Grade: Select.
- Moisture: Kiln-dried (8 – 12%).
- Dimensions Available: Sawn Lumber / Boards: Thickness: 2.5 cm, 3.8 cm, 5 cm, 6.3 cm, 7.5 cm / Width: 10 cm – 30 cm / Length: 180 cm – 360 cm. Veneer Sheets: Thickness: 0.05 cm – 0.2 cm / Width: 12 cm – 25 cm / Length: 240 cm – 300 cm. Turning Blanks / Blocks: Square Blocks: 5×5×30 cm, 7.5×7.5×30 cm / Pen Blanks: 2×2×15 cm. Prefinished Flooring Panels (Engineered/Parquet): Thickness: 1.4 cm – 2 cm / Width: 9 cm – 15 cm / Length: 60 cm – 210 cm.
- Janka Hardness: ~1,790 lbf.
- Grain: Fine, straight.
- Color: Bright orange-red.
- Water Resistance: Moderate to good; naturally stable but benefits from finishing or sealing in wet conditions.
- Certification: Limited availability.
- Outdoor Suitability: Suitable for limited outdoor use when properly sealed; best in protected environments.
- Indoor Suitability: Excellent; widely preferred for fine interior applications due to color and stability.
- Estimated Prices: Per Cubic Meter (m3) = ~US $8,500 to $9,200+ / Price per Piece = ~US $19 – $25+ (Depending on Size and Grade).
- Use Cases: High-quality Furniture, Cabinetry, Decorative Woodworking, Turned Items, Instruments, Inlays, and Specialty Crafts.
