ORIGIN:
GHANA, NIGERIA, ZAIRE, IVORY COAST
COLOUR:
YELLOWISH
TENDING TOWARD STRAW (in time)
SPECIFIC WEIGHT: 720Kg/cm (medium)
HARDNESS (Brinell scale):   3.50Kg/sq.cm
HARDNESS (Janka scale):   600Kg/sq.cm
SHRINKAGE:  HIGH
STRENGTH:  MEDIUM-HIGH
OXIDATION:  LOW

Wood with good stability and hardness characteristics. Suitable also for bases with floor heating.

ORIGIN:
PARAGUAY, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL
COLOUR:
YELLOWISH BROWN OR GREENISH BROWN WITH GOLDEN HIGHLIGHTS
SPECIFIC WEIGHT: 920Kg/cm (high)
HARDNESS (Brinell scale):   4.50Kg/sq.cm
HARDNESS (Janka scale):   850Kg/sq.cm
SHRINKAGE:  MEDIUM
STRENGTH:  MEDIUM
OXIDATION:  LOW

Wood with very good mechanical characteristics (stability and hardness).
When it is raw, it gives off a pleasant scent of frankincense. Suitable for bases with floor heating.

ORIGIN:
SOUTH AMERICA (PARAGUAY)
COLOUR:
GREENISH BROWN TENDING TOWARD MAROON
SPECIFIC WEIGHT: 950Kg/cm (high)
HARDNESS (Brinell scale):   5.95Kg/sq.cm
HARDNESS (Janka scale):   1050Kg/sq.cm
SHRINKAGE:  MEDIUM-HIGH
STRENGTH:  MEDIUM-HIGH
OXIDATION:  MEDIUM-LOW

It is a very hard wood, but sensitive to harsh environmental conditions (e.g. humidity). The dust that falls from the sanding phase is yellow but changes to red in an alkaline solution. It is therefore advisable to take precautions in the varnishing phase.

ORIGIN:
THAILAND, BURMA, JAVA, INDIA
COLOUR:
GOLDEN TOBACCO BROWN
SPECIFIC WEIGHT: 650Kg/cm (low)
HARDNESS (Brinell scale):   3.50Kg/sq.cm
HARDNESS (Janka scale):   425Kg/sq.cm
SHRINKAGE:  VERY LOW
STRENGTH:  VERY LOW
OXIDATION:  HIGH

This wood has extraordinary stability characteristics, but it is not very hard. Very suitable for bases with floor heating.

ORIGIN:
GHANA, CAMEROONS, ZAIRE, IVORY COAST
COLOUR: YELLOW TENDING TOWARD BROWN YELLOW
SPECIFIC WEIGHT: 660Kg/cm (low)
HARDNESS (Brinell scale):   3.50Kg/sq.cm
HARDNESS (Janka scale):   608Kg/sq.cm
SHRINKAGE:  LOW
STRENGTH:  MEDIUM
OXIDATION:  HIGH

Wood with good stability and fair hardness characteristics. It has a high degree of oxidation, especially at points more exposed to light. Suitable also for bases with floor heating.

ORIGIN:
PARAGUAY, BOLIVIA
COLOUR:
LIGHT OR DARK BROWN
SPECIFIC WEIGHT: 700Kg/cm (low)
HARDNESS (Brinell scale):   3.50Kg/sq.cm
HARDNESS (Janka scale):   700Kg/sq.cm
SHRINKAGE:  MEDIUM-HIGH
STRENGTH:  MEDIUM
OXIDATION:  LOW

This is a wood with fair stability and hardness characteristics. Not suitable for bases with floor heating.

ORIGIN:
PERU, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL
COLOUR:
YELLOWISH BROWN OR BROWN WITH GOLDEN HIGHLIGHTS
SPECIFIC WEIGHT: 840Kg/cm (high)
HARDNESS (Brinell scale):   4.50Kg/sq.cm
HARDNESS (Janka scale):   850Kg/sq.cm
SHRINKAGE:  LOW
STRENGTH:  LOW
OXIDATION:  MEDIUM

This wood has very good mechanical characteristics (excellent stability and good hardness). It oxidises quickly until it acquires an even hue. Due to its high stability, it can be installed in humid environments (bathrooms). Very suitable for bases with floor heating.