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Chico Zapote
Manilkara Zapota
Other common names
Zapote, Sapodilla
Distribution
Southern Mexico and Central America
Cities
Not listed
General Description
Color varies from red to dark brown, presents a straight grain with medium to fine texture.
Workability
Even though it presents a high density, it produces very good results when working with it. It does not present a characteristic odor.
Durability
Very durable
Main uses
Cabinetry, furniture, archery bows, floorings.
Use:
Poor FairGood
Use
Planing
Fair
Drilling
Good
Turning
Poor
Moulding
Poor
Nailing
Poor
Screwing
Fair
Finishing
Fair
Physical and Mechanical Properties:
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Physical and Mechanical Properties
Average Weight
1,041.00kg/m3
Specific Gravity
0.82
Modulus of Elasticity
20.41MPa
Modulus of Rupture
184.00MPa
Average Volume Shrinkage
6.20%
Hardness
13,210.00N