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Ziricote
Cordia Dodecandra
Other common names
Bojón, Mexiko Palisander
Distribution
Central America and Mexico
Cities
Not listed
General Description
Color varies from medium brown to dark brown, can be sometimes referred as with a landscape grain figure. Presents a straight grain with medium to fine texture.
Workability
Even though it has a high density, it is easy to work with. Turns, glues and finishes well.
Durability
Naturally resistant to decay
Main uses
Veneer, cabinetry, musical instruments, gunstocks and fine furniture.
Use:
Poor FairGood
Use
Planing
Fair
Drilling
Fair
Turning
Poor
Moulding
Good
Nailing
Poor
Screwing
Fair
Finishing
Fair
Physical and Mechanical Properties:
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Physical and Mechanical Properties
Average Weight
805.00kg/m3
Specific Gravity
0.65
Modulus of Elasticity
10.93MPa
Modulus of Rupture
113.10MPa
Average Volume Shrinkage
3.50%
Hardness
8.78N