- Species: Derived from Dalbergia Cearensis.
- Origin: Native to Northeastern Brazil (Caatinga forests).
- Durability: Very high – dense, strong, and naturally resistant to decay and insect attack.
- Highlights: A rare, fine-textured rosewood, known for its deep violet-brown to purplish coloration streaked with darker lines; prized historically for royal furniture and decorative arts.
- Form: Available mainly as small logs, billets, turning blanks, and veneers (large boards are rare due to tree size).
- Grade: Premium/select only (valued for figure and color uniformity).
- Moisture: Kiln-dried or air-dried, typically MC (6 – 12%).
- Dimensions Available: Sawn Lumber / Boards: Thickness: 2.5 cm, 5 cm / Width: 8 cm – 20 cm / Length: 100 cm – 200 cm (limited by tree size). Veneer Sheets: Thickness: 0.05 cm – 0.2 cm / Width: 10 cm – 20 cm / Length: 180 cm – 240 cm. Turning Blanks / Blocks: Square Blocks: 5×5×30 cm, 7.5×7.5×30 cm / Pen Blanks: 2×2×15 cm. Slabs: Rare – typically small, Thickness: 4 cm – 8 cm / Width: 20 cm – 40 cm / Length: 100 cm – 200 cm.
- Janka Hardness: ~2,720 lbf (12,100 N).
- Grain: Straight to slightly interlocked; very fine, even texture with high natural luster.
- Color: Rich violet-brown to purplish hues with darker black streaks; color deepens with age and polishing.
- Water Resistance: Good – naturally oily and dense, with strong resistance to moisture.
- Certification: CITES Appendix II (restricted trade); FSC® certification available only through limited suppliers.
- Outdoor Suitability: Not recommended – rare and costly, generally reserved for fine interior applications.
- Indoor Suitability: Excellent – highly stable and ideal for decorative and luxury uses.
- Estimated Prices: Per Cubic Meter (m3) = ~US $25,000 to $35,000+ / Price per Piece = ~US $150 to $900+ (Depending on Size, figure, quality, and color, due to rarity).
- Use Cases: Fine furniture, luxury veneers, high-end cabinetry, inlays, marquetry, small turned objects, walking sticks, billiard cues, musical instruments (woodwinds, decorative guitar parts), and specialty crafts.
