Yellowheart

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DESCRIPTION	Yellow Heart heartwood is bright yellow in color throughout the wood. Fine straight grain. Weight varies from about 45lbs to 48lbs per cu. ft.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN	Lower Amazon (Brazil)
BOTANICAL NAME	Euxylophora Paraensis
OTHER NAMES	Pau Amarelo
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES	Texture is medium; grain is straight to irregular; luster is high; without distinct odor or taste. Bright yellow color is very distinct.
WORKING PROPERTIES	Works easily with hand and power tools. Slight blunting effect on cutters.
DURABILITY	Somewhat durable and has natural resistance to decay.
SEASONING	Seasons well with little tendency to checking.
USES	Decorative veneer, inlay, marquetry.
COMMENTS	Yellowheart is a common trade name given to several species.