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Tzalam
Lysiloma bahamensis
Other common names
Caribbean Walnut, Sabicu, False Tamarind
Distribution
Mexico and Central America.
Cities
Not listed
General Description
The heartwood of Tzalam is light to medium brown, in some cases reddish, with a straight grain and a uniform texture.
Workability
Finished, turns, and glues well. It is fairly easy to work with.
Durability
Very durable
Main uses
Veneer, flooring, exterior furniture, interior trim.
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
780.00kg/m3
Specific Gravity
0.63
Modulus of Elasticity
13.10MPa
Modulus of Rupture
88.30MPa
Average Volume Shrinkage
2.70%
Hardness
6,230.00N