Karelian Birch wood sample
Karelian Birch grain sample

Karelian Birch

Betula spp.

A readily available hardwood with excellent working properties, suitable for furniture and cabinetry applications.

Type
Hardwood
Janka Hardness
1,214 lbf
Soft
Density
53.00 lb/ft³
(881.00 kg/m³)
Origin
Various regions
Wavy Grain Coarse Texture Common Moderate Cost

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Appearance Characteristics

Color

Medium brown heartwood with lighter sapwood

Grain Pattern

Wavy

Texture

Coarse

Luster

Low

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