Myroxylon balsamum
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Myroxylon balsamum, is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae. It is known by the common name Santos mahogany or Cabrueva. It is native to tropical forests from Southern Mexico through the Amazon re
Myroxylon balsamum Köhler–s Medizinal Pflanzen 140
Myroxylon balsamum Köhler–s Medizinal Pflanzen 141
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Janka hardness test
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The Janka hardness test, created by Austrian-born American researcher Gabriel Janka, measures the resistance of a sample of wood to denting and wear. It measures the force required to embed an 11.28-m
Myroxylon balsamum
…is reddish and has interlocked grain, which gives it a strong ribbon-like pattern, and logs produce a large amount of knot-free lumber. The wood has a Janka hardness of 2,200 pounds-force (9,800 N) and is somewhat resistant to fungal decay. Myroxylon balsamum wood is used for flooring, furniture, interior trim, and…
Janka hardness test