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Jatoba

Botanical Name
Hymenaea courbaril

Other Names
Alga, Brazilian cherry, Copal, Courbaril, Jatahy, Loucust, Locust, Paquio

Origin
Central America

Sapwood Colour
Pale pink and red vessel lines visible

Heartwood Colour

Distinct brown, dark brown with golden lustre

Grain
Straight and interlocked

Texture
Medium to coarse

Common Uses
Furniture, flooring, turnings, panelling, construction, tool handles, sports goods

Physical Properties at MC 12%

Density kg/m3 897
Specific gravity0.76
Hardness N1203
Bending StrengthN/mm2135.8
StiffnessN/mm215200
Radial shrinkage %4
Tangential shrinkage %
8

Working Properties

StabilityxxxBendingxxxx
MachiningxxScrewingxxx
GluingxxxPaintingxxx
SandingxxxStaining xxx

xxxx = excellent
xxx = good

xx = fair
x = not good