Mahogany/Cabreuva
Botanical Name
Myroxylon balsamum
Other Names
Red cabreuva
Origin
Central America
Sapwood Colour
Yellowish
Heartwood Colour
Reddish
Grain
Intercrossed
Texture
Very fine
Common Uses
Flooring, carpentry, furniture, tools
Physical Properties at MC 12%
| Density | kg/m3 | 897 |
| Specific gravity | – | 0.72 |
| Hardness | N | 1189 |
| Bending Strength | N/mm2 | 143.0 |
| Stiffness | N/mm2 | 16300 |
| Radial shrinkage | % | 3 |
| Tangential shrinkage | % | 6 |
Working Properties
| Stability | xxx | Bending | x |
| Machining | xx | Screwing | xx |
| Gluing | xxx | Painting | xxxx |
| Sanding | xx | Staining | xxxx |
xxxx = excellent
xxx = good
xx = fair
x = not good