Origin: Western Australia.

Color: Beefwood is a medium to dark reddish brown with lighter reddish grey rays, (perhaps giving it a visual similarity to raw beef: hence the name).

Janka Hardness: 2,420.

Workability: Fairly difficult to work because of its high density and tendency to tearout during planing. Beefwood turns, glues, and finishes well.

Uses: Inlay, marquetry, turned objects, and other small specialty items.