Cabreuva, Santos Mahogany (Myroxylon balsamum)
Description:
Cabreuva is found primarily in Central America and Brazil. Cabreuva trees can attain a height of 150 ft [45 m] and a diameter sometimes exceeding 4 ft [1.2 m].
The color ranges from yellow to rosy red or salmon when the tree is freshly cut, or reddish brown when the tree is mature. The grain is generally uniform and straight and the texture ranges from fine to medium.
Hardness (Janka Hardness Test):
2,200 lb (71% harder than red oak.)
Table of hardness of wood
*Values (lbs), measured according to the Janka Hardness Test.Color variation:
Moderate to very pronounced color variation when exposed to intense light.
Marks on strips:
Marks, scratches, and imperfections are less noticeable on Cabreuva because of the density and hardness of the wood. Its dark color also helps hide wear marks better than maple.
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