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Andiroba


 

Scientific Name: Garpa guianesis
Common Names: Royal Mahogany,Crabwood
Market Availability: Available from quality hardwood distributors.  
Properties: Soft yet durable, works well with machine and hand tools.
Grows: South America, Brazil, Grows to 170' and 60"-70" diamaters
Color Specifications: Uniform in color in a light red mahogany color with some grey also some darkening with age.
Grade: NHLA Standard Grade Rules
Health Risks to Consider: Unknown
Alternatives: Genuine Mahogany
Shipping Weight: 650kg/m3 or 3.41#/board foot or 3410#/mbf
Specific Gravity: .64
Compressive Strength: (Perpendicular to grain) 830
Janka Hardness: (Pounds-force) 1340