Okoume
Botanical Name
Aucoumea klaineana
Other Names
Gaboon, Gaboon mahogany
Origin
Central Africa
Sapwood Colour
Central Africa
Heartwood Colour
Pink to light reddish brown
Grain
Slightly interlocked, sometimes curly
Texture
Moderate fine
Common Uses
Rotary and sliced veneer, plywood, blockboards, mouldings, wall panelling
Physical Properties at MC 12%
| Density | kg/m3 | 450 |
| Specific gravity | – | 0.39 |
| Hardness | N | 1980 |
| Bending Strength | N/mm2 | 68.1 |
| Stiffness | N/mm2 | 8300 |
| Radial shrinkage | % | 4 |
| Tangential shrinkage | % | 6 |
Working Properties
| Stability | xxx | Bending | x |
| Machining | xxx | Screwing | xx |
| Gluing | xxx | Painting | xxx |
| Sanding | xx | Staining | xxx |
xxxx = excellent
xxx = good
xx = fair
x = not good