COMMON NAMES:   Quina, incienso, balsamo

SPECIFIC GRAVITY:   .75 - .8

DENSITY:  

TANGENTIAL MOVEMENT:   6.2%

RADIAL MOVEMENT:   3.8%

VOLUMETRIC SHRINKAGE:   10%

DURABILITY1:   Very decay resistant

SOURCE:  Argentina, Paraguay, Southern Brazil, with related species native to Northern South America.

DESCRIPTION:   Heartwood color is deep red, sometimes with purple highlights and high natural luster. Spicy scent, a source of balsam used in perfumes. Good in-use stability, but can be difficult to machine due to interlocked grain.

1 Durability refers to a wood's resistance to rotting in wet environments.