We have talked a lot about wood, and the texture, material, and resources are different, and each type of wood is different. **High wood, after being made into crafts and furniture, will also have a high collection value. Today, I will take you to know six kinds of "expensive" wood in the world, see how many you know?
African Darkwood
African black wood is produced in some tropical primeval forests of the African continent, with a black-brown color, and the cross-section and longitudinal section show a beautiful and smooth grain, and the wood is dense and hard; The specific gravity is much higher than that of our common wood, and it can sink in water. Its value in Africa is equivalent to that of China's "mahogany", and due to its scarcity of resources, it is now usually used to make wood carvings and other handicrafts for collection and sale.
Gabon African ebony
Ebony from the Gabon region of Africa, affected by local demand, sometimes the market ** even surpasses that of "African blackwood", with a jet-black surface, durable and hard material, and excellent resistance to termites and other insects. However, due to its high density and hardness, it is also difficult to process.
Guaiac, lignum vitae
The translation of lignum vitae is the tree of life, the wood of life, and has medicinal properties. The heartwood is generally olive brown or black, with staggered textures, delicate texture, good insect resistance, and is often used in outdoor areas. Due to the lack of resources and high demand, the current market is high, and the international market is regulated by Appendix II of the International Convention on Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Guyi Sumu
Also known as "Brazilian pear", Bubinga is found in Africa, and its heartwood can range in color from pink to dark reddish-brown with deep purple or black stripes. Although it does not belong to the category of traditional mahogany, some businesses in the market use it as an alternative to mahogany (hongmu).
Agarwood
Agarwood is the dry woody oil part of the white wood fragrance of the Thymelaeaceae plant, which comes from the forests of southern China and the southeast of China, with clear wood grain, and the higher the wood grain, the finer the denser; Agarwood, which is hard in texture and full of oil, is still a high-quality carving material; It has a unique fragrance and medicinal value, **scarce, and can also be used to fumigate houses and make fragrances, etc.
Sandalwood
Known for its outstanding aromatic properties, sandalwood is a religious item in Asia such as India, and is currently widely used in the manufacture of perfumes, with scarce resources and is rated as one of the most expensive woods in the world.