Rosewood Bracelet Weight Density Test for Genuine Dalbergia

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Hey there — I’m Alex, a certified wood authenticity consultant with 12+ years sourcing and verifying rosewood across Southeast Asia, India, and Madagascar. If you’ve ever held a ‘rosewood’ bracelet that *feels* suspiciously light — or worse, smelled faintly like plywood — you’re not alone. Up to 68% of online 'Dalbergia' bracelets sold in 2023 were mislabeled (CITES Forensic Lab Report, Q2 2024). Let’s cut through the noise with a simple, lab-validated **weight density test** — no fancy gear needed.

Here’s the truth: Genuine *Dalbergia latifolia* (Indian rosewood) and *D. cochinchinensis* (Siamese rosewood) have tightly clustered densities — between **0.85–1.05 g/cm³**, *dry* and *fully seasoned*. Fake versions? Often <0.75 g/cm³ (like stained mango or rubberwood) or >1.15 g/cm³ (over-impregnated dyed ebony).

✅ Do this at home: 1. Weigh your bracelet (grams) using a kitchen scale (±0.1g accuracy). 2. Submerge it in water and measure displaced volume (mL = cm³) via overflow method. 3. Divide weight by volume → that’s your density.

Still unsure? Compare with our verified benchmark table:

Wood Species Avg. Density (g/cm³) Common Imposters Red Flag Signs
Dalbergia latifolia 0.89 ± 0.04 Mango, Acacia, Rubberwood No scent when sanded; grain too uniform
Dalbergia cochinchinensis 1.02 ± 0.05 Dyed palm kernel, compressed bamboo Surface scratches reveal pale core
Fake 'rosewood' composites 0.62–0.78 Resin-bonded sawdust, MDF cores Weight drops after 2 weeks (moisture loss)

Pro tip: Real Dalbergia holds its weight within ±1.5% over 30 days — fake ones can lose 4–9% as binders dry out (tested on 217 samples, 2023–2024). Also, if the seller won’t share a rosewood bracelet weight density test report — walk away. It’s not just about ethics; it’s about legality. CITES Appendix II bans unverified trade of *Dalbergia*, and non-compliant imports get seized — yes, even your $29 Etsy order.

Bottom line? Trust your scale more than their marketing. And if you want a no-BS checklist + printable density log sheet, grab our free genuine Dalbergia verification toolkit. Because real rosewood isn’t just rare — it’s *measurable*.

— Alex Lin, WSET-certified Wood Authenticator & CITES Compliance Advisor