Characteristics:  Marblewood is an interesting exotic hardwood.  The heartwood is an orange and pale yellowish color with black wavy streaking that gives it a marble-like appearance.  The grain is interlocked and coarse textured.  This wood has a very nice figure like Zebrawood but has wider spacing or stripes.  

Common Uses:  Marblewood is fantastic for the wood turner looking for a unique hardwood.     

Working Properties:  The bowl blanks and the turning stock turn very well with moderate blunting on tools.  Keep tools sharp and pre boring is recommended.  

Common Name:  Mablewood   

Tree is Native To:  South America   

Botanical Classification:  Marmaroxylon racemosum  

Family:  Leguminosae 

Average Dried Weight:  64 lb/ft.  

Average Specific Gravity:  1.03