Scientific Name: Guibourtia Spp

Origin: Africa

Description of wood:

Sapwood: Reddish white
Heartwood: Reddish brown to red
Fiber: Straight, slightly interlaced.
Grain: Fine.
Characteristic defects: Do not

Physical properties:

Apparent density at 12% humidity 910 kg/m3 very heavy wood.
Dimensional stability:
– Coefficient of volumetric shrinkage 0,47% nerve wood.
– Relationship between contractions 1,62% without tendency to fix.
– Hardness (Monnin) 8,4 very hard wood.