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PurpleheartWenge
| Property | Purpleheart Peltogyne spp. | Wenge Millettia laurentii |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Hardwood | Hardwood |
| Cost | $$$$ · Exotic | $$$$ · Exotic |
| Hardness | 2520 lbf | 1930 lbf |
| Workability | Fair | Fair |
| Seasonal movement | Small | Small |
| Outdoor-friendly | No | No |
| Origin | Imported (Central/South America) | Imported (West Africa) |
| Commonly built | Inlay & marquetry accents, Turned pens, Knife handles, Jewelry box stripes, Pool cues | Contrast inlay strips, Modern coffee tables, Guitar fretboards, Turned vases, Accent panels |
| Overview | Vivid purple, extremely hard and dense. A showpiece accent wood, striking, but tough on tools and on your patience. | Nearly black, dense, and dramatic. A premium accent and contrast wood, gorgeous, but splintery and demanding to finish. |