Lignum Vitae Wood

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Lignum Vitae Wood
Categories:	Wood and Natural Products; Wood; Hardwood
Material Notes:	Obtainable in small sizes only. Data is based on small, clear, air-dried samples unless specified. Usual surface texture: Fine Dimensional changes when dried lumber is subjected to variations in humidity during service: Medium Resistance to fungal decay (Heartwood in ground contact): Very Durable (Over 25 years) Resistance to penetration by preservatives: Extremely resistant Common Applications: Bushes and bearings, sports goods and textile equipment
Key Words:	Guaiacum spp; Lignumvitae, Lumber, Timber
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Specific Gravity	1.05 g/cc	Green, Central/South American Origin
Density	1.09 g/cc

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Hardness, Wood Indentation	20000 N	Side Hardness, 12% Moisture, Central/South American Origin
Compressive Strength	11.4 MPa	Parallel to Grain
	78.6 MPa	Parallel to Grain, 12% Moisture, Central/South American Origin
Machinability	10 %	Difficult Relative to Other Wood

Descriptive Properties
Color	Dark green/brown	Usual for heartwood

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PTSIC / 71346

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