Zebrawood
Microberlinia brazzavillensis • West Africa
Exotic Hardwood
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Zebrawood is a striking African hardwood featuring bold striped grain patterns alternating between honey-brown and dark brown stripes. Extremely hard and durable, it's prized for decorative projects, musical instruments, and applications where dramatic visual impact is desired.
Janka Hardness
1850
Density
50 lbs/ft³
Moisture
10-12%
Fire Rating
Class A
Durability
Class A - 20+ years
Price Range
$$$
Appearance
Honey-brown and dark brown alternating stripes
Key Characteristics
- •Distinctive striped pattern
- •Very hard and dense
- •Bold contrasting colors
- •Fine, even texture
- •Excellent durability
- •Natural high luster
Common Applications
- •Decorative items
- •Musical instruments
- •Turning and carving
- •Fine furniture accents
- •Jewelry boxes
- •Specialty woodworking
Maintenance Requirements
Low maintenance. Excellent natural durability. Occasional polishing enhances luster and color contrast.
Advantages
- Distinctive striped pattern
- Dramatic visual impact
- Very durable
- Fine texture
- Unique grain figure
- Premium appearance
Considerations
- More expensive
- Difficult to work
- Blunts cutting tools
- Pattern varies significantly
- May cause allergies
- Limited availability in larger sizes