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Marblewood; Marmaroxylon racemosum Leguminosae/Caesalpinioideae =
Pithecellobium racemosum (old name)
Other Common Names: Angelim, Angelim Rajado, Angelim Rajados, Angelin Rajado,
Angicorajado, Apakaniran, Boesi, Bois Serpent, Bois Zebra, Bostamarinde, Bousi
Tamarin, Forest Tamarind, Inga Caetitu, Inga-rana, Inga-rana da Terra Firme,
Manaliballi Tataro, Marblewood, Marlewood, Puta Locus, Schildapadout, Serpentwood,
Sinekioudou, Skoldpaddtra, Slang Houdou, Snakewood, Snecki Housou, Snefi Oedoe,
Sneki-oedoe, Tureli, Uriridan, Urubuzeiro, Zebrawood.
Distribution: French Guiana & the lower Amazon.
Tree: Marblewood reaches heights of 100 feet, with a clear bole of 60 feet and a 2 foot
diameter. The base is heavily buttressed. It is the only species of the genus
Marmaroxylon.
Wood: The heartwood of Marblewood is brownish yellow with large, irregular purplish
brown streaks and patches. The sapwood is yellowish. It has a medium luster and has
no charcteristic odor or taste. It is hard, heavy, tough and strong with a medium texture.
Working Properties: Difficult to work, but finishes smoothly, with a high polish.
Uses: Wheelwright work, cabinetry, marquetry, decorative panels.
Harding Pens and Woodturnings
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