Dalmata

dalmata

Scientific Name: Cynometra spruceana
Location: South America
Dried Weight: 64lbs/ft3
Janka Hardness: 620lbf
Crushing Strength: 5,700lbf /in2

 

Dalmata has a heartwood that is medium reddish brown in color. The grain is spiralled or interlocked and it has a medium fine texture. The end grain is diffuse-porous. Dalmata is considered difficult to work with but it does turn well.