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Exotic Hardwoods of Rhode Island
Cumaru
Description: Extremely hard and durable, almost three times as hard as Red Oak. Extremely durable and beautiful, provides an exotic look and a wonderful look to any are where it is installed. This wood is so dense that it does not float.
Common Name: Brazilian Chestnut
Country of Origin: Brazil, Amazon Area, Guiana, Columbia, and
Venezuela
Color Range: Cumaru has a uniform yellowish-brown to light brown color with a tight even grain.
Botanical name: Dipteryx ssp.
Other Names: Champanha, Tonka, Almendro, Brazilian Teak, Brazilian Chestnut
Hardness: 3540 as compared to: Red oak- 1260 & N maple- 1450
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Exotic Hardwoods of Rhode Island
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