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''Gossweilerodendron balsamiferum; tola blanc (Fr.); Agba (Deut.); abga (It.); tola blanca (Esp.); tola branca (Port.); Nigerian cedar; pink mahogany; white tola; noboron; achi'' | ''Gossweilerodendron balsamiferum; tola blanc (Fr.); Agba (Deut.); abga (It.); tola blanca (Esp.); tola branca (Port.); Nigerian cedar; pink mahogany; white tola; noboron; achi'' | ||
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| − | + | * pink to brick red; distinct annual rings; | |
| + | * diffuse pores; | ||
| + | * faint grain; * obscure rays; | ||
| + | * lightweight; | ||
| + | * soft; peppery smell when freshly cut | ||
| + | * density = 31 ppcf | ||
| + | * specific gravity = 0.50 | ||
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* F. H. Titmuss, ''Commercial Timbers of the World'', The Technical Press Ltd., London, 1965 | * F. H. Titmuss, ''Commercial Timbers of the World'', The Technical Press Ltd., London, 1965 | ||
Latest revision as of 14:35, 24 April 2022
Description
A tropical tree, Gossweilerodendron balsamiferum, native to the rain forests of west Africa. The enormous trees are an important timber resource producing hard, strong, pink to reddish-brown wood. The wood has a faint growth rings with evenly scattered pores. Its fine texture and straight grain, resembles Mahogany. The soft, lightweight timber is used for veneers, furniture, window frames, and flooring. The tree produces abundant amounts of gum that sometimes interfere with the finishing processes.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Gossweilerodendron balsamiferum; tola blanc (Fr.); Agba (Deut.); abga (It.); tola blanca (Esp.); tola branca (Port.); Nigerian cedar; pink mahogany; white tola; noboron; achi
Physical and Chemical Properties
- pink to brick red; distinct annual rings;
- diffuse pores;
- faint grain; * obscure rays;
- lightweight;
- soft; peppery smell when freshly cut
- density = 31 ppcf
- specific gravity = 0.50
Resources and Citations
- F. H. Titmuss, Commercial Timbers of the World, The Technical Press Ltd., London, 1965
- H.L.Edlin, What Wood is That?, Viking Press, New York, 1969
- Gordon Hanlon, contributed information, 1998