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Image Date
2018
Properties / Facts
dimensionally stable, insect resistant, no distinct odor
Common Names (additional)
royal mahogany, abarco, bacu
Scientific Name
Cariniana
Janka Hardness
1,020 lbf (4,537 N)
Classification
hardwood
Geographic Origin
Central and west, South America
Modern Region
Central and west, South America
Modern / Specialty Uses
rum barrels, Furniture, construction, ship building, turnery, flooring, veneer
Sample Material
wood shaving
Surface Plane
radial
Magnification
x 400
Photographer
Harriet Cassell
Keywords
Manning Rare Woods, Furniture Department, Jequitiba