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Katalox
Swatzia Cubensis
Other common names
Mexican Ebony
Distribution
Southern Mexico, Central America and North of South America
Cities
Not listed
General Description
One of the strongest species available worldwide. Heartwood is dark reddish to almost black. Presents curly or wavy grain.Texture varies from medium to fine. Presents a very faint odor when being worked.
Workability
Regardless of the high density it finished well
Durability
Very durable
Main uses
Fine furniture, cabinetry, parquet flooring, guitars, turnings and other small items.
Use:
Poor FairGood
Use
Planing
Good
Drilling
Good
Turning
Good
Moulding
Good
Nailing
Good
Screwing
Good
Finishing
Good
Physical and Mechanical Properties:
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Physical and Mechanical Properties
Average Weight
1,150.00kg/m3
Specific Gravity
0.94
Modulus of Elasticity
25.62MPa
Modulus of Rupture
193.00MPa
Average Volume Shrinkage
3.90%
Hardness
16,260.00N