ITAÚBA
Mezilaurus itauba, Mezilaurus lindaviana
The heartwood of Itaúba is yellow‑greenish‑brown when fresh and quickly darkens to coffee to golden brown when exposed to air and light, with occasional spot- and stripe-shaped dark discolorations that disappear after darkening.
Itaúba feels slightly oily and has little luster; fresh wood exudes a mild aroma of cinnamon, camphor, and rosewood oil, which is less pronounced in dry wood
Natural durability: Relative resistance to fungi.
Heartwood: Durability class 1.
Relative resistance to animal organisms: Heartwood: Dry wood borers D, termites D, and marine borers D.
Use class: 4 = Permanent contact with soil or fresh water.
Strength class: D40, depending on origin and quality.
Bulk density: 790–820 kg/m³ at 12% moisture content.
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