COMMON NAMES: Snakewood, letterwood, leopard wood, speckled wood, amourette
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:.82 - 1.3
DENSITY: 81 lbs./cu.ft. 1,212 kg/m3
Extremely heavy, hard and strong wood. Heartwood is reddish brown with speckles of black appearing as hieroglyphics or snakeskin markings. Straight grain. Texture fine and even. Snakewood is brittle and splits easily. Very smooth when finished; has natural polish. Used for umbrella handles, walking sticks, caskets, fancy items, cabinets.
Durability refers to a wood's resistance to rotting in wet environments.
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