Applications: Mainly for decorative work, sculpture and carving, small furniture, turning, panelling, mouldings, knobs and handles, rulers, knife handles, railings, musical instruments, flutes, batons, veneer, etc. Purpleheart is suitable for use in the chemical industry. In the countries of origin also used for construction timber, frames, windows, beams, industrial floors, water and bridge construction, fenders, ship keels, pallets, etc.