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Softwoods are derived from conifer trees and tend to be found in cooler climates. They are cheaper and more porous than hardwoods and typically less strong (but not always, as yew is a softwood). Hardwoods are produced from deciduous trees, and are separated into two categories—temperate and tropical. The temperate hardwoods come from colder climates and tropical hardwoods are from the equatorial regions such as Africa, Asia, and South America. Hardwoods are denser than softwoods and more commonly used for jewelry, as they tend to be harder.