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Keruing (Asian Mahogany)
Janka hardness: 1010
Other Names and Species:
Dipterocarpaceae
(Botanical name Dipterocarpus Costulatus)
Distribution:
Thailand, India, Vietnam, Pakistan, Laos, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Indomalasia.
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Keruing (Asian Mahogany)
Appearance:
Ranges from light reddish brown to dark brown with a purple tint. Seasons to a deep, dark brown. Mostly straight grain. Sapwood clearly demarcated.
Properties:
Highly durable, hard wood.
Principal Uses:
Flooring, heavy carpentry, bridges, veneers, stairs and crates.
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