COMMON NAMES:
Quina, incienso, balsamo
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
Variable: 0.75-0.80
DENSITY:
TANGENTIAL MOVEMENT:
6.20%
RADIAL MOVEMENT:
3.80%
VOLUMETRIC SHRINKAGE:
10.00%
DURABILITY:
Very decay resistant
SOURCE:
Argentina, Paraguay, Southern Brazil, with related species native to Northern South America.
DESCRIPTION:
Heartwood color is deep red, sometimes with purple highlights and high natural luster. Spicy scent, a source of balsam used in perfumes. Good in-use stability, but can be difficult to machine due to interlocked grain.
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