Purpleheart, Bois violet (F) (Peltogyne venosa) comes from Mexico, Surinam and British Guyana. Freshly cut its colour is dull brown but rapidly turns into a vivid purple. It has little and even figure, even texture, is very hard and heavy and works well.
This wood should be sealed to protect its unique colour! Last photo: wood has been moistened for realistic colours)
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Sample photos, actual pieces may differ.