Brazilian Mahogany Crown Cut

Swietenia Humilis Zucc.

The color of the sapwood is whitish or yellowish white, and the heartwood is pink when newly cut and turns to reddish brown with the passage of time. The sapwood is clearly differentiated. The wood frequently displays attractive figures in the grain. The growth rings are notably visible. The wood rays are fine and visible and are distributed in a stratified manner. The wood is straight-grained, although sometimes it may be slightly interlocked. The texture of the grain varies from fine to medium.

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