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Botanical names : Simarouba amara
| Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture) : | 410 |
| Class of resistance to fungi : | Class 5 - not durable |
| Resistance to marin borer : | No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water |
| Stability : | Stable |
| Finishing : | Average (filling recommended) |
| Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%) : | 10070 |
| Color : | Creamy white |
| Origin : | South America |
Products workable from this species
1 Structures and panels
1.4 Plywood, inside face and outside face
1.5 Plywood, inner layers
1.6 Sliced veneer
3 Carpentry and interior fittings
3.3 Doors and door frames
3.4 Moulding
3.5 Interior panelling and cladding
3.6 Layout and furnishings
7 Miscellaneous uses
7.2 Turnery, cutlery and brushmaking
7.4 Musical instruments
7.6 Packing and crating
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