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Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum officinale)
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| Other names: |
Guayacan (Spain); bois de gaiac (France); guayacan negro, palo santo (Cuba); ironwood (USA)
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West Indies and tropical America
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| Characteristics: |
Very hard, heavy wood; has fine texture and closely interlocked grain. Heartwood is dark greenish brown to black. Naturally oily.
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| Workability: |
Difficult
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78lb/cubic foot (1250kg/cubic meter)
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Bearings, pulleys, mallets, turning.
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| Finishing: |
Good
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