Technical specifications of Albertini woods
MAHOGANY
Wood of good mechanical resistance and very good workability and endurance. Legno di buona resistenza meccanica, ottima durabilità ed aspetto inconfondibile che lega l'eleganza della tramatura al lusso dell'arredamento nel quale viene maggiormente utilizzato.
Main characteristics of the essence:
| Origin: |
African equatorial strip |
| Characteristics of trunks: |
It also reaches heights of 50 m with diameter up to 2 m. |
| Aspect: |
Rosy sapwood with tones sometimes greyish, sometimes yellowish. The duramen, instead, goes from reddish (barely cut) to dark red (after ageing). |
| Specific gravity: |
After ageing, 690 kg/m3 |
| Mechanical features: |
Average resistance to axial compression: 60 N/mmq, to flexion: 140 N/mmq |
| Use: |
Carpentry, windows, luxury pavements and furniture. |
Finishings: