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MAHOGANY WOOD

Alternative Names & Variations: Mountain Mahogany, African Mahogany, Honduran Mahogany

Color: Reddish-Brown Heartwood, Pale Yellow or Pink Sapwood

Hardness: Very Hard

Sustainability Status: Moderately Sustainable

Characteristics: Mahogany wood features dense wood with a very fine, even texture and excellent natural luster. The heartwood is reddish-brown, while sapwood is pale yellow or pink. Its high density makes it challenging to work with.

Mahogany wood is not commonly harvested for lumber due to its small size and extreme density. Since large slabs are rare, Mahogany wood is mostly popular for small specialty wood items.

STRENGTHS

  • Mahogany wood boasts a rich reddish-brown heartwood with pale yellow or pink sapwood. The fine, even texture and occasional mineral deposits contribute to its visually appealing appearance.

  • Mahogany wood is extremely dense; dense woods often exhibit good natural resistance to decay.

WEAKNESSES

  • Mahogany wood is seldom harvested for lumber due to its small side and may not be regularly available in large slabs.

  • Mahogany wood tends to be difficult to work due to high density and cutting resistance.

MAHOGANY WOOD ALTERNATIVES

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