PR Hardwoods is the largest exporter of hardwoods in Puerto Rico. We specialize in Swieteinia mahogani, Albizia procera and Pterorcarpus. We sell green and square logs and wood chips.
Wholesale sales
Mr. Wichy Castro
Year of Establishment
2014
Primary Business
Manufacturer
Number of Employees
20 - 50
This exotic wood can't be found elsewhere in the planet for sale. Heartwood color varies from a pale pinkish brown, to a darker reddish brown with chatoyance. The denser the wood, the darker the color. Color tends to darken with age. Grain can be straight, interlocked, irregular or wavy. Texture is medium and uniform, with moderate natural luster. Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .53, .60 Janka Hardness: 930 lbf (4, 120 N)
The heartwood in its purest form, is a uniform dark golden-brown, without markings. But most other heartwood found in this species is dark golden yellow, which turns into rich brown with darker, chocolate-brown markings upon exposure. Details : Tectona grandis In Puerto Rico - Teca Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC) - .55, .66 Janka Hardness - 1, 070 lbf (4, 740 N)
Heartwood is a golden brown, while other colors such as yellow and streaks of pink and/or black can also occur. Paler sapwood is not always clearly defined. Curly or mottled grain patterns are also common. Grain can be straight or interlocked. With a medium- to-coarse texture, and good natural luster. Details : Mangifera indica Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC) - .52, .68 Janka Hardness - 1, 070 lbf (4, 780 N)
Heartwood varies from light orange- brown to darker reddish-brown, sometimes with contrasting dark-gray-brown streaks. Color darker with age. Sapwood is a light grayish yellow, clearly demarcated from the heartwood. Grain is typically interlocked, with a medium to coarse texture. Good natural luster. Details : Hymenea courbaril In Puerto Rico - Algarrobo Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC) - .77, .91 Janka Hardness - 2, 690 lbf (11, 950 N)
Heartwood is pinkish to red, turning light reddish brown; the sapwood is whitish to brownish. Texture is medium, grain is straight. Details : Guarea guidonia In Puerto Rico - Guaraguao Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC) - .48, .60 Janka Hardness - 940 lbf (4, 190 N)
Heartwood ranges from golden yellow to dark reddish brown. Lighter colored parenchyma bands of varying thickness give a jagged and streaked appearance. Narrow sapwood is a grayish yellow, clearly demarcated from the heartwood. Grain is straight to slightly interlocked. Texture is very coarse and porous, with low natural luster. Details : Andira inermis In Puerto Rico - Moca Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC) - .64, .83 Janka Hardness - 1, 790 lbf (7, 960 N)
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