African Mahogany (scientific name: Khayaanthotheca, K. grandifoliola, K. ivorensis, K. senegalensis), has heartwood that can range from pale pink to deep red in color, occasionally with red-brown streaks. Quarter cut/sawn wood may show ribbon-stripes. Its texture is medium to coarse, luster is good and grain is interlocked. The wood demonstrates the chatoyancy optical phenomenon, a typical of light refraction. African Mahoganyis commonly found in west tropical Africa. It is moderately durable and has poor resistance to insect attack.
Janka Hardness
4,760 N(1,070 lbf)
Average Dried Weight
40 kg/m3(40 lbs/ft3)
Janka Hardness
It is easy to work with, glue and finish. If grain is interlocked it can suffer from tear-out.
