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Andiroba/Virola

Botanical Name
Virola suramensis

Other Names
Baboen, Dalli

Origin
Central America

Sapwood Colour
Yellowish brown distinct from heartwood

Heartwood Colour

Golden brown with a reddish cast

Grain
Straight

Texture
Medium to coarse

Common Uses
Building construction, decorative veneer,

Physical Properties at MC 12%

Density kg/m3 528
Specific gravity0.51
Hardness N2450
Bending StrengthN/mm266.4
StiffnessN/mm212800
Radial shrinkage %5
Tangential shrinkage %
9

Working Properties

StabilityxxxBendingx
MachiningxxxScrewingxx
GluingxxxPaintingxx
SandingxxxStaining xxx

xxxx = excellent
xxx = good

xx = fair
x = not good