Moabi Veneer
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Characteristics of Moabi veneer
- Latin name: Baillonella toxisperma Pierre; Fam. Sapotaceae
- Other names: African Pearwood, Adjap, Ayap, Dimpampi, Muamba jaune
- Characteristics: very heavy hardwood, difficultly workable with extra effort, slicing and rotary cut only after thorough steaming, long-termed resistant against fungal and insect decay
- Wood color: sapwood pale yellow to pinkish grey, heartwood, heartwood reddish to pinkish brown, darkening in a deep red brown tone
- Source: West Africa from Nigeria to Democratic Republic of Congo
- Application: for extreme demands in inner and exterior applications, ship building, furniture, panelings, stairs, door and window frames, waggons, railway sleepers, tonewood for musical instruments Moabi Pommelé for very exclusive interior designs
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