Xylophone Wood

Hi all, never have made any type of instrument, and hoping to make a Xylophonee based on some plans I found. I states that for the sound Bars, either Honduran Rosewood or Purpleheart are recommended. the Rosewood is far too pricey, but never having worked with either, am curious about he Purleheart. Anyone have any experience regarding making a Xylophone, or the wood?

Thanks.