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ANGELIM PEDRA DECKING
ANGELIM PEDRA - Hymenolobium excelsum, Para
Angelim, Rocky Deck, Apitong, Brazili
Janka Hardness: 1,720 pounds
Strength (MOR): 18,255 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 2,050 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 960
Color: The heartwood of Angelim Pedra is
orangish-tan to orangish-brown that turns to a more light brown when
exposed. Sapwood is gray to white.
Photosensitivity: No
Tangential Shrinkage: 7.1 %
Radial Shrinkage: 4.4 %
Family: Leguminosae
Tree Characteristics: The Angelim Pedra tree can
reach up to 150 feet in height and 10 feet in diameter.
Geographic Area: Angelim Pedra can be found in the
central and eastern parts of the Brazilian Amazon region up into the
Guianas and south into Rio de Janeiro.
Texture: Coarse and uneven
Grain: Straight to interlocked
Luster: Low
Durability Rating: Very durable and resistant to
white and brown-rot fungus.
Drying Characteristics: Rated as difficult to air
season with a fast to moderate drying rate and moderate warp and slight
checking.
Working Characteristics: Rated as easy to to work
with.
Uses: Decking, furniture, flooring, heavy
construction, turnery
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