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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Marblewood is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameZygia racemosa (syn.
Janka hardness2,530 lbf
Average dried weight63 lb/ft³
Best fitFine furniture
Overview
Why choose Marblewood?
Marblewood is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Northeastern South America. Common uses include fine furniture, cabinetry, turned items, sliced veneer and flooring.
Scientific nameZygia racemosa (syn.
DistributionNortheastern South America
ShrinkageRadial: 6.0%, Tangential: 10.5%, Volumetric: 17.5%, T/R Ratio: 1.8
DurabilityRated durable to very durable against decay, with moderate insect resistance.
Marblewood colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood is yellow through golden brown with irregular streaks of brown, purple or black. The paler sapwood, about an inch thick, is plain yellow without the heartwood's streaks.
Grain runs straight or slightly interlocked, and the pores are open with a medium texture.
Working notes
Usually hard to work because of its high density. It dulls cutters moderately to severely.
No adverse health effects are known for Marblewood.
Marblewood should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Marblewood
Best projects
Common uses include fine furniture, cabinetry, turned items, sliced veneer and flooring.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Marblewood from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
Live edge slabs
Use when the customer cares more about slab format and visual impact than this exact species.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Marblewood FAQ
What is Marblewood best used for?
Common uses include fine furniture, cabinetry, turned items, sliced veneer and flooring. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Marblewood beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Marblewood?
The buying section on this page links to any Marblewood Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.