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Santos Mahogany
Myroxylon Balsamum
Other common names
Balsamo, Cedro chino, Cabreuva.
Distribution
Mexico, Central America & South America
Cities
Not listed
General Description
Color variation from lighter golden brown to purplish red color. It tends to turn reddish with age. Presents a medium to fine texture, and a distinctive scent when being worked.
Workability
Very good blunting effect on cutting edge, with fair working characteristics. Staining and gluing tends to be hard, but it finishes well.
Durability
Very durable
Main uses
Interior and exterior constructions, flooring, engineering flooring, veneers.
Balsamo
Use: 

Poor FairGood

Use

Planing
Good
Drilling
Good
Turning
Good
Moulding
Good
Nailing
Good
Screwing
Good
Finishing
Fair
Physical and Mechanical Properties: 

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Physical and Mechanical Properties

Average Weight
915.00kg/m3
Specific Gravity
0.74
Modulus of Elasticity
13,000.00MPa
Modulus of Rupture
148.70MPa
Average Volume Shrinkage
5.50%
Hardness
10,000.00N