Curupixá

#202302

Distinct heartwood and sapwood by color, brown or chestnut heartwood with yellowish or greenish reflections
White-yellowish sapwood
Surface without shine
Imperceptible smell and taste
High density
Hard to cut
Irregular to reverse grain
Fine texture

Heartwood is resistant to xylophages beings, field tests with stakes. Average life spend of 8 years.

Angelim Vermelho is toughly laboured but offers good polish, recommended for lathe.
Medium performance concerning piercing.

External: All kinds of constructions susceptible to bad weather including harbors and other kinds of water related structures.

Internal: Supporting beams for roofs, etc.