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Lignum Vitae (Argentine)
Average Dry Weight (?) : 77 lbs/ft3 (1230 kg/m3) | Janka Hardness (?) : 4500lbf (20017 N) | Specific Gravity (?) : 1.23
Lignum Vitae (Argentine): Lignum Vitae (Argentine) is an exotic wood, yet is native to the West Indies and the tropical regions of the Americas. It is a very hard, dense, and heavy wood, with a fine texture. The heartwood color ranges from a dark greenish brown to black. Lignum Vitae is excellent for wood turning, as well as being used for bearings, bushings, some marine applications, and mallet heads. It has an oily to waxy character and takes a high polish.
Lignum Vitae (Argentine)
| Latin: | Bulnesia sarmientoi |
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| Grows: | Central America, Northern South America |
| Wood Type: | Tropical Hardwood |
| Texture: | Fine and even |
| Grain Pattern: | Interlocking and wavy |
| Health Risks: | Dermatitis |
| Color: | Streaks of olive green, dark yellow, and tan |
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