Hi Girts.
If it is from the Chinchilla area then it might be worth comparing it to Eric’s description for Brigalow (Acacia Harpophylla) – https://www.wood-database.com/brigalow/

Tilia sp? What little I see of the bark it looks thick and fibrous. In mature Tilia bark (multiple mm thick), there would be a distinct, tough net-like layer that can be easily separated. It’s a very light and soft wood, easy to shape. I’ve made a mounting bolt out of it, by simply twisting a slightly oversized piece into the corresponding nut. Populus bark AFAIK is much thinner.

This looks very reminiscent of old aged purpleheart (the wood becomes a dark muted purple like in the images over time) the grain patterns also looks very similar to a lot of the purpleheart ive worked with. If you cut the wood or sand it deeply, then wet it and expose it to the sun for a day or two, it will likely turn a bright purple.

I would take a look at what you have compared to Quartersawn Sycamore. Not only it looks very similar and has the same checkerboard pattern and is very common to be mistaken with maple.

Yes, anatomical characteristics influence all wood properties, and so do ecological variations within the same species. That is why knowledge about wood anatomy is so important for all activities that use wood as a raw material.
There are numerous articles showing these correlations to different propositus.

Thanks for taking the time to respond, Eric. I appreciate it. Certainly plenty of poplar and cottonwood around here (Williamsburg, VA). Was thinking it might be Black Tupelo, but poplar would make sense too given where I found it.

I’m guessing probably something on this page: https://www.wood-database.com/wood-articles/poplar-cottonwood-and-aspen-whats-what/ Some of these woods can be VERY hard to tell apart though.

I am posting another 2 samples of a species and I was wondering if these could be genus Dalbergia (Palissander, Rosewood), Teak or another genus.

Thanks again for any help!

If you have any idea of this 2 species?
Could it be genus Dalbergia (Palissander, Rosewood) or Teak?

Thank you in advance.

Have a look at this page: https://www.wood-database.com/locust-osage-and-mulberry/

Surprising to hear from Eric that sanding is actually effective. I did not try sanding while preparing one specimen for identification, assuming that it would not work. What did work, after verifying that my plane irons were sharp and still getting lackluster results, was using a sharp chisel. Bevel-up of course, sometimes having to lift a few degrees to get it to actually bite.

Looks like black locust to me.

I have a piece of wood that looks just like this – it is from an Allspice tree – I bought it in Hawaii. Mine does not have the bark, so I can’t compare that.