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Color Range |
Color can be highly variable depending upon the species: ranging from a pale straw color, to a darker reddish brown. |
Weight |
53 lbs/ft3 (850 kg/m3) |
Hardness / Janka Rating |
1,600 lbf (7,120 N) |
Density / Specific Gravity |
.69, .85 |
Workability |
Typically hard to work, due to its high density. Some species may have a slight blunting effect on tools due to small levels of silica present in the wood. |
Wood Texture |
Coarse texture with medium to large pores. Grain is sometimes interlocked. |
Ease of Finishing |
Glues, stains, and finishes well. |
Other Names |
Acajou, Acajou Amerique, Aguano, Belize mahogany, Big leafed mahogany, Bigleaf mahogany, Caguano, Cao, Caoba, Caoba de Atlantico, Caobilla, Chiculte, Cobano, Gateado, Honduras mahogany, Mahogany, and Mara. |
Common Uses |
General construction, flooring, as well as a number of other general utility purposes |
Tree Size |
150-200 ft (45-60 m) tall, 3-6 ft (1-2 m) trunk diameter |