Our Purpleheart Inventory

We have Purpleheart slabs in stock online in sizes that usually range:

• Up to 29" wide
• Up to 23' long
• Up to 1" thick

Purple Heart Origin:

Purpleheart, also known as Amaranth, can be found in Central and South America from Mexico south to Brazil.

Workability:

Purpleheart can be difficult to work with; it is found to exude a sticky resin when heated up (with dull tools for example) and can clog machinery. It is also common to have tearout when planning.

Uses:

It is commonly used in accent or inlay pieces, for a hint of color. It can also be found in fine furniture, boat building, and flooring

Color:

True to its name, Purpleheart is a grayish-purple when freshly cut and dries to a dark eggplant purple. If exposed to UV light for a long period of time it will turn to a dark brown with purple tint. This species is most often found with straight grain.

Janka Hardness:

2,520 ( very hard)

Decay and Weather Resistance:

This is a very durable species with great resistance to decay and most insects (is reported to be susceptible to marine borer attack)