Purpleheart
Peltogyne species • Central and South America
Exotic Hardwood
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Purpleheart is a unique exotic hardwood famous for its vibrant purple color that deepens with age. Extremely dense and durable, it's prized for specialty flooring, furniture accents, and decorative applications.
Janka Hardness
2520
Density
56 lbs/ft³
Moisture
8-10%
Fire Rating
Class A
Durability
Class A - 25+ years
Price Range
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Appearance
Bright purple when fresh, darkening to deep eggplant over time
Key Characteristics
- •Distinctive purple color
- •Extremely hard and dense
- •Excellent durability
- •Straight to wavy grain
- •Color deepens with UV exposure
- •High natural luster
Common Applications
- •Specialty flooring
- •Furniture accents
- •Turning
- •Decorative inlays
- •Cutting boards
- •Deck accents
Maintenance Requirements
Low maintenance. Excellent durability. Color will darken naturally. UV exposure accelerates color change.
Advantages
- Unique purple color
- Extremely durable
- Excellent for high-traffic
- Natural pest resistance
- Very hard and strong
- Striking appearance
Considerations
- Color darkens significantly
- Very difficult to work
- Blunts cutting tools quickly
- Splinters can cause irritation
- Heavy and dense
- Pre-drilling required