Superabrasive cubic boron nitride particles and method of making the same are disclosed. The cubic boron nitride particles have an irregular surface, wherein the surface roughness of said particles is less than about 0.95. The method for producing abrasive particles having a unique surface morphology comprises the steps of providing a plurality of abrasive particles; blending reactive metal powder with the abrasive particles; compressing the blended components into a pellet; heating said pellet; and recovering modified abrasive particles.