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 gravity | – | 0.51 |
| Hardness | N | 2450 |
| Bending Strength | N/mm2 | 66.4 |
| Stiffness | N/mm2 | 12800 |
| Radial shrinkage | % | 5 |
| Tangential shrinkage | % | 9 |
Working Properties
| Stability | xxx | Bending | x |
| Machining | xxx | Screwing | xx |
| Gluing | xxx | Painting | xx |
| Sanding | xxx | Staining | xxx |
xxxx = excellent
xxx = good
xx = fair
x = not good