Common Name(s):African Snakewood, Letterwood, Amourette
Scientific Name:Brosimum guianense (syn. Piratinera guianensis)
Distribution:Central Africa
Tree Size:65-80 ft (20-25 m) tall, 6-12 in (15-30 cm) trunk diameter
Average Dried Weight:76 lbs/ft3 (1,210 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC):.96, 1.21
Janka Hardness:3,800 lbf (16,900 N)
Modulus of Rupture:28,270 lbf/in2 (195.0 MPa)
Elastic Modulus:3,364,000 lbf/in2 (23.20 GPa)
Crushing Strength:17,260 lbf/in2 (119.0 MPa)
Shrinkage:Radial: 4.7%, Tangential: 6.0%, Volumetric: 10.7%, T/R Ratio: 1.3
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Snakewood
Snakewood
( 14 Customer Reviews )Snakewood is so called for its characteristic snakeskin patterns. Wood is typically a reddish brown, with contrasting darker brown or black patches. Color tends to darken and homogenize with age and exposure; see the article on Preventing Color Changes in Exotic Woods for more information. Very durable and also resistant to insect attack, though it is seldom used in exterior applications where durability would be an issue.
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