COMMON NAMES:
Genuine mahogany, American mahogany, bigleaf mahogany
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
0.45
DENSITY:
TANGENTIAL MOVEMENT:
4.10%
RADIAL MOVEMENT:
3.00%
VOLUMETRIC SHRINKAGE:
7.80%
DURABILITY:
Very good
SOURCE:
Southern Mexico, Central America, Colombia and Venezuela into the Amazon basin to northern Bolivia and eastern Peru
DESCRIPTION:
Usually moderatley soft, but density varies with growing conditions. Good strength to weight ratio. Heartwood light reddish brown or amber brown, darkening quickly upon exposure; sapwood lighter in color. Very stable, durable and an excellent wood for marine uses. Unsurpassed working and finishing qualities.
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