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Granadillo
Platymiscium Yucatanum
Other common names
Macacauba, Macawood, Hormigo
Distribution
Central and South America
Cities
Not listed
General Description
Color varies from bright red to dark red, the grain is straight to interlocked, with medium fine texture.
Workability
Easy to work with both hand and machine tools, it turns and glues well.
Durability
durable to very durable
Main uses
Veneer, cabinetry, musical instruments, furniture.
Use:
Poor FairGood
Use
Planing
Fair
Drilling
Fair
Turning
Poor
Moulding
Poor
Nailing
Good
Screwing
Fair
Finishing
Good
Physical and Mechanical Properties:
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Physical and Mechanical Properties
Average Weight
950.00kg/m3
Specific Gravity
0.89
Modulus of Elasticity
18.70MPa
Modulus of Rupture
148.00MPa
Average Volume Shrinkage
2.70%
Hardness
12,030.00N
Comprehensive Strenght
81.30