A very durable type of wood, very similar to Ipe characteristically and in appearance. It produces a faint odour of vanilla and cinnamon that becomes noticeable when the wood is worked. Another way to distinguish it from Ipe is to put a blacklight to the heartwood – it will appear fluorescent.
| Specification | S4S, E4E, FAS Quality |
|---|---|
| Humidity | KD |
| Brinell hardness | 5.9 |
| Density | Fresh 1100 - 1300 kg/m3 12% moisture 900-1100 kg/m3 |
| Distribution | Central and South America |
| Durability class | Class 1 |
| Strength class | D60 |
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