TigerWood Hardwood Technical Species Information
Detailed scientific and mechanical properties for Tigerwood Hardwood Lumber
Tigerwood
Tigerwood is a highly distinctive exotic wood with vibrant reddish-brown tones and prominent black striping that varies in thickness from fine strokes to thick contours. Its interlocked grain is also wavy and irregular, complimenting the wood’s dynamic appearance. Tigerwood is ranked among the more durable hardwoods with a Janka hardness rating of 1850, making Tigerwood a visually striking floor that lasts.
Muiracatiara, TigerWood Wood Properties
- Janka Hardness
- 1,850 lbf
- Modulus of Rupture (MOR)
- 20,120 psi
- Modulus of Elasticity (MOE)
- 2,390 ×1000 psi
- Density
- 930 kg/m³
- Tangential Shrinkage
- 7.6%
- Radial Shrinkage
- 4%
- Botanical Family
- Anacardiaceae
- Distribution
- Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela
- Other Names
- Astronium fraxinifolium, Muiracatiara, Cuta Tigre, Bois de Zebre, Bossona, Goncalo Alves, Mura, Kingwood, Urunday-para, Zebrawood, Zorrowood
Muiracatiara, TigerWood Characteristics
Color
Reddish-brown heartwood with brownish-white sapwood.
Texture
Fine
Grain
Irregular and wavy or interlocked
Luster
Medium to dull
Durability
Highly durable, resistant to insect attack.
Drying
Slow drying, difficult to dry
Workability
Difficult to cut, nailing requires predrilling.
Applications
Boats, decorative veneer, furniture, joinery, flooring, musical instruments, plywood, railroad ties, turnery.
Photosensitivity
Moderate
We specialize in both unfinished hardwood floors and prefinished flooring. Available width are 3", 4" and 5". Please see our product catalog for more information.