Discuss which wood is better for making furniture.

Explanation

Teak
Botanical name : Tectona grandis
(i) It is one of best timbers of the world.
(ii) The heartwood is golden yellow to golden brown when freshly sawn, turning darker when exposed to light.
(iii) Known for its durability as it is immune to the attack of termites and fungi.
(iv) The wood does not split or crack and is a carpenter friendly wood.
Rose wood
Botanical name : Dalbergia latifolia
Rose wood is native to India.
Indian rosewood has yellowish sapwood and dull brown to almost purple coloured heartwood
(ii) The wood is characterised by fragrant, heavy, narrowly interlocked grained and medium coarse textured. It is a durable and heavy wood and is suitable for under water use.
(iii) Wood is used for making furniture, army wagons temple chariots, cabinets, railway sleepers musical instruments, hammer handles, shoe heels and tobacco pipes.
Furniture is made using teak wood / rose wood.