Algarrobo Blanco

Prosopis alba

A dense South American hardwood from the mesquite family with excellent durability.

Type
Hardwood
Janka Hardness
2,240 lbf
Hard
Density
48.00 lb/ft³
(768.00 kg/m³)
Origin
South America
Irregular Grain Medium Texture Limited High Cost

Appearance Characteristics

Color

Light brown to yellowish heartwood with darker streaks

Grain Pattern

Irregular

Texture

Medium

Luster

Medium

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