
Lacewood
Brazilian Lacewood, South American Lacewood
Panopsis spp. (P. rubescens and P. sessilifolia)
DISTRIBUTION AREA
Tropical South America
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TREE DESCRIPTION
Tree Top
-
Trunk
-
Bark
-
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GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Sapwood Colo
Reddish brown with grey or light brown rays
Odor
None
Luster
-
Striped
-
Hearthwood Color
-
Taste
Indistinct
Grain
Straight
Texture
Fine to medium
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Basic Density
- g/cm3
Density
(12% MOISTURE CONTENT) - g/cm3
Radisal Shrinkage
- %
Tangential Shrinkage
- %
Volumetric Shrinkage
- %
Rate T/R
T/R -
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MECHANICAL RESISTANCE
Modulus of Elasticity
- 1000 Kg/cm2
Modulus of Rupture
-Kg/cm2
Compression Parallel tp Grain
- Kg/cm2
Quartered Sawed
- Kg/cm2
Lateral Hardness
- Kg
Impact Bending
- Kg-m
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TECHNICAL CONDITIONS FOR PROCESSING
Machining
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Preservation
-
Natural Durability
-
Drying
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End Users
Veneer, cabinetry, fine furniture, musical instruments (guitars), and turned objects.