Amazakoue

Amazokoue, Amazoque, Ovangkol

Origin: Africa

Use: Furniture manufacturing, musical instrument manufacturing, interior finishing

Colour: Red / Reddish brown

Height of tree: up to 45 years.

Texture: Fine

Bark: Yellow-brown

Processing: Good

Resistance: The heartwood has a high resistance to decay and insects.

Average density at 12% moisture content: 0,75 – 0,85 g/cm3
Longitudinal shrinkage T per cent: 8.3
Transverse shrinkage R per cent: 4.3