Anigre

Specs

Common Names

Anigre

Scientific Name

Aningeria spp.

Origin

Africa

Appearance

Anigre heartwood ranges from pale yellow to light brown. It often features a silvery sheen and may exhibit a golden shimmer under certain lighting conditions. The grain is typically straight, but it can also be interlocked or wavy. The wood has a medium to coarse texture with a lustrous appearance.

Avg. Dried Weight

30-38 lbs/ft3 (480-610 kg/m3)

Janka Hardness

1000 lbf

Modulus of Rupture

11,700 lbf/in2 (80.6 MPa)

Elastic Modulus

1,340,000 lbf/in2 (9.24 GPa)

Crushing Strength

6,200 lbf/in2 (42.8 MPa)

Shrinkage

Radial: 4.2%, Tangential: 7.3%, Volumetric: 11.5%, T/R Ratio: 1.7

Durability

Rated as non-durable to perishable, susceptible to insect attacks and decay.

Workability

Anigre wood is generally easy to work with. It machines well and has good dimensional stability. It holds nails and screws satisfactorily, and it glues and finishes well. It may require filling for open-pored finishes to achieve a smooth surface.