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Image Date

2018

Properties / Facts

heartwood takes a high polish, Known for softer sapwood which is commonly spalted

Common Names (additional)

Spalted Tamarind, Madeira mahogany

Scientific Name

Tamarindus indica

Janka Hardness

2,690 lbf (11,970 N)

Classification

hardwood

Geographic Origin

Tropical Africa

Modern Region

Tropical Africa

Sample Material

wood shaving

Surface Plane

end grain

Magnification

x 400

Photographer

Harriet Cassell

Keywords

Manning Rare Woods, Furniture Department, Tamarind

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