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Post #115637 by Benzart on Mon, Sep 20, 2004 9:49 AM

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Rosewood is a Very hard dense wood that is very difficult to carve. Usually Very dark with black and reds to deep purple. Usually pretty expensive. there are several varieties, South American, Mexican, African and the Western US has a variety.
Checkout this web site:
http://www.hobbithouseinc.com/personal/woodpics/indextotal.htm
It has info on many wood species.