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Dark purple-brown with black streaks, giving an almost black appearance. Generally straight grained with a fine even texture. Finishes exceptionally well. -
Mopane is a very heavy, dense timber. Dark red/brown in colour generally streaked with black. Narrow straw coloured sapwood. Turns well with care and polishes to a lustrous finish. -
Heartwood is light golden-yellow with streaks and veining being dark brown to almost black. Sapwood is wide and grey-white with darker markings. Interlocked or wavy grain with course texture.
