Brazil wood

Name : Brazil wood

Net Quantity (N) : 1

Product Breadth : 2.5 Cm

Product Height : 2.5 Cm

Product Length : 2.5 Cm

Product Weight : 2.5 G

Type : Bonsai

Brazilwood, also known as Pau-Brasil or Pernambuco wood, is a dense, reddish-orange wood from a tropical tree native to Brazil. It's famous for its reddish dye (brazilian) and is widely used for making bows for string instruments like violins. The wood also has a natural luster and is used in cabinetwork and other woodworking applications.

Here's a more detailed look :  

Key Characteristics :  

Color : The heartwood is yellowish-orange, sometimes darker reddish-brown, with a clear demarcation from the whitish-yellow sapwood.

Texture : It has a fine, even texture and a good natural luster.

Density : Brazilwood is very dense, but despite this, it is relatively easy to work with.

Rot Resistance : It is considered very durable regarding rot resistance.

Other Uses : Besides bows, Brazilwood has been used in cabinetwork, gun stocks, and as a red and purple dyewood.

Historical Significance : The tree played a role in the naming of Brazil due to its red wood, which was used for dye in ancient and medieval times.

Dye : The wood contains a red dye called brazilin, which can be extracted.

Toxicity : While severe reactions are rare, Brazilwood has been reported to cause skin irritation and other effects.

Availability and Pricing : Brazilwood is endangered and traded tightly, leading to high prices and potential issues with sourcing.

"Brazilian Wood" as a plant : There's also a plant called "Braz

Country of Origin : India