Difference between revisions of "Gangaw"
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| − | * | + | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 877 |
| − | * | + | * Website address 1 Comment: http://www.windsorplywood.com/tropical_woods/gangaw.html |
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Revision as of 07:43, 24 July 2013
Description
An extremely hard rose-red wood obtained from the Mesua ferrea tree native to southeast Asia. Gangaw wood has a fine grain with even texture. The dense heartwood is a deep red color while the sapwood is a pale brown. Also known as ironwood, the gangaw wood is used for furniture, cabinetry, and inlays.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Mesua ferrea (ironwood); bois de fer (Fr.)
| Density | 70 ppcf |
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Authority
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 877
- Website address 1 Comment: http://www.windsorplywood.com/tropical_woods/gangaw.html