The richest and finest types of wood in the world
It may be a surprise to some, but some types of wood are more expensive than gold. Yes, as I have heard, there are kinds of wood that we may not see every day but are more expensive than the usual wood we see. Let us review the world's richest and best wood species and find out why they are so rich.
1. Wood Sbstan
A type of floral plant that varies for more than 300 species of trees. They range from about 65-100 feet, with a diameter of about 3-5 feet. It grows in the warmer regions of Mexico, Central and South America. The price is $ 32.99 per foot, and one of the most beautiful types of wood and the finest used in the manufacture of decorative tools, wood, musical instruments, furniture and others.
2- Albobenga wood
A type of floral plant with a length ranging from 130-150 feet width of 3-6 feet. The natural color of the wood is a red-pink with a redish-brown color overlapping with black shades of dark violet. It is used in the manufacture of upscale furniture in contemporary art and musical instruments such as guitar. It costs $ 18.99 per foot.
3- Dalbergia wood
It grows in the tropical regions of Central and South America, Africa, South Asia and Madagascar. Is one of the finest types of wood used in the manufacture of high quality furniture, and wood lying in the railways. The price of which is 14-16 dollars per foot. The popularity and price of this kind of wood is due to its richness in aromatic oils, which give it aromatic aroma. Black wood of this type is used in musical instruments.
4. Wood with a purple heart
Is a type of tree that grows in the tropical regions of Central and South America, most of which come from rainforests in Suriname, Brazil and Guyana. It is one of the best types of wood due to its high density and resistance to water, which is priced at $ 11.99 per foot. Used in furniture, boat building, and flooring.
5. Lignum vitae wood
A type of small tree that grows by only 2 inches a year, native to the Caribbean and the northern coast of South America. It is characterized by high strength and hardness making it worth $ 5 per pound. Due to its large thickness is used in the manufacture of the Indian cricket game.
6. Pink ivory wood
This African wood is used in the manufacture of many products such as: stick hitting billiards balls and knives handles. There are many in Zimbabwe, Mozambique and South Africa. It is characterized by its toughness and high density and therefore its price ranges from 7-8 dollars per foot, and is said to be less rare than diamonds.
7- Ebony wood
Black wood, growing in Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, the East Indies, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, South Africa, South Sudan, South and North America. Its trees are endangered by improper cutting. For centuries, ebony has been considered one of the finest types of wood. It is used for decoration, in some parts of musical instruments such as guitar, black keys in piano, violin and others. It is characterized as insect-resistant, up to $ 1000 per kilogram.
8. Oud wood
One of the valuable timber traded internationally. Native to Southeast Asia, it is used in the perfume industry because of its aromatic aroma.
9 - Sandalwood
Sandalwood is made of aromatic aroma, which is used in the manufacture of incense, and in many cosmetics. Has been added to the list of the most valuable timber around the world due to the heavy exploitation of its trees and its aromatic value.
10. Senegalese ebony
One of the world's most expensive timber growing in Senegal, Ethiopia, Central and South Africa, where it needs high temperatures, is used in the manufacture of parts of musical instruments, and is threatened by extinction due to its improper cutting and low growth rate.
Lot of infos about exotic wood. I really like wood and woodworking, so many varieties to work with, simply amazing.
great post with lots of information. Lignum vitae and most of the other woods mentioned in the article are so dense that they sink rather than float even after drying
good news~