Marupa
Botanical Name
Simarouba amara
Other Names
Acajou blanc, Aceituno, Cedro blanco
Origin
Northern South America
Sapwood Colour
Whitish or straw coloured
Heartwood Colour
No distinct difference from sapwood
Grain
Straight
Texture
Medium to coarse
Common Uses
Mouldings, furniture, interior construction, carpentry, veneer, plywood, musical instruments
Physical Properties at MC 12%
| Density | kg/m3 | 415 |
| Specific gravity | – | 0.38 |
| Hardness | N | 1730 |
| Bending Strength | N/mm2 | 68.5 |
| Stiffness | N/mm2 | 9200 |
| Radial shrinkage | % | 3 |
| Tangential shrinkage | % | 6 |
Working Properties
| Stability | xxx | Bending | x |
| Machining | xxxx | Screwing | xx |
| Gluing | xxxx | Painting | xxx |
| Sanding | xxxx | Staining | xxx |
xxxx = excellent
xxx = good
xx = fair
x = not good