Description: Santos Mahogany is reddish brown changing to a deep red or somewhat purplish after milling.

Mechanical Properties: Janka Hardness scale of 2.7. lb. for green material and 2,200 lb. at moisture content. Shrinkage from green to ovendry: radial 3.8%; tangential 6.2%; volumetric 10.0%

Working Properties: It is reported to be moderately difficult to work but can be finished smoothly with a high natural polish. Though nonsiliceous, there is more than the usual dulling of cutters.

Durability: The heartwood is reported to be highly resistant to attack by decay fungi

Uses: hardwood flooring, furniture, interior trim, turnery

The preceding information comes from "Tropical Timbers of the World", United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Agriculture Handbook Number 607, September 1984. Martin Chudnoff, Forest Products Technologist (retired), Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, Wis.