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cocobolo wood, Granadilla, Funera, Palo negro, Cocobolo prieto
NAME:Cocobolo
BOTANICAL NAME:Dalbergia retusa
ALSO KNOWN AS:Granadilla, Funera, Palo negro, Cocobolo prieto
RANGE:Central American highlands from Panama to Mexico
STRENGTH PROPERTIES:Denser and stronger than Brazilian rosewood. Excellent drying properties free of surface and end checking. Low shrinkage, high stability. Very low moisture absorption.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:Excellent machining characteristics; natural oils give the wood a good polish, but make it unsuitable for gluing. Fine dust may produce a rash.
USES:Cutlery handles, inlay work, brush backs, musical and scientific instruments, jewelry boxes, chessmen, and other specialty items.
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