Dec 2003 - I got this piece of wood on the internet. It is generally
straight grained, sometimes interlocked, with a fine even texture. Creamy white sapwood
and vibrant purple heartwood that turns to dark-purplish brown with exposure to light.
Very heavy, hard, strong, and stiff with good decay resistance and stability in service.
Steam-bends moderately well. Uses include inlay, marquetry, furniture, cabinets, flooring,
turnery, carving, outdoor construction, chemical vats (very acid resistant), filter press
plates, diving boards, and boat building.