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Species Information /
Rosewood, Caribbean |
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The Species: |
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Flooring Trade Name:
Caribbean
Rosewood
Botanical Name:
Metopium, browneii
Lumber Name:
Chechen, Poison Wood
Grows In:
Belize / Mexico
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Products Available in Rosewood, Caribbean |
See
page below for a listing of all the products available in this
specie: Products
/ Rosewood, Caribbean
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Description: |
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Caribbean Rosewood is one of the world’s most beautiful
woods with a rosewood look that offers unique
coloration and graining. |
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Color Range & Color Change: |
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Color
Range:
Caribbean Rosewood provides an extreme range
of color variability. This wood ranges from
cream colored, flame type, swirls on through
to gold/orange highlights on top of a medium
brown background with black striping.
Color
Change:
Caribbean Rosewood exhibits a medium degree of color
change, with the muting of the color variation and
some darkening over time.
View WFI's
Color Properties Chart below to compare this specie with other
species:
WFI's
Color Properties Chart View
WFI's Caribbean Rosewood Photo Page for photos of the typical color range & change to be expected:
Caribbean
Rosewood Photo Page
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Hardness: |
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Caribbean
Rosewood is 180% as hard as red oak (2300 on the
Janka scale vs. 1260 for red oak).
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| For hardness comparisons
to additional species, please go to:
WFI's
Species
Hardness
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Where to Use: |
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Rosewood may used both residentially or commercially
wherever the signature look of this unique specie is
desired.
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Special Characteristics /
Issues Specific to this Species: |
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Stability:
average, similar to Red Oak. For additional
information, see:
WFI's
Wood Properties Chart
on the WFI Downloads page.
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Finish Issues: (for site sanding/finishing only) -
none known at this time, see:
WFI's
Finish Recommendations on the WFI Downloads page
before commencing any site finishing.
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Safety/Allergic Reaction Issues:
Caribbean
Rosewood is known to cause both contact dermatitis and
respiratory reactions when coming into contact with
the dust. Care must be taken when cutting or sanding
this wood. Also, wood dust in general can be a
hazard - see:
WFI's
Material Safety on
the WFI Downloads page for safety issues with wood dust.
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Other Characteristics/Issues specific to this species:
none known at this time - see
Feedback
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Rosewood,
Caribbean on the WFI
Site Map to see what others have experienced with this
species.
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Technical Information: |
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