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Astronium fraxinifolium
THE TIMBER:
The color of goncalo alves is light golden-brown to reddish-brown with blackish-brown streaks of variable spacing. The odor and taste
are not distinct, and the luster is dull to medium. Sometimes the wood has a mottled figure resembling some rosewoods in the genus Dalbergia.
WORKABILITY:
In general the wood is somewhat difficult to work, but workability
varies considerably according to density. It finishes with a high natural
polish, turns well and is noted for its durability.
USES:
Goncalo alves is used for boat building, general construction, furniture and cabinetry, flooring, shutters and bobbins, veneer, plywood, turnery
and for knife handles and a cocobolo substitute. |
