Specs
- Common Names
- Guajavira, Brazilian Pecan
- Scientific Name
- Patagonula americana
- Origin
- South America (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay)
- Appearance
- Guajavira heartwood varies from reddish-brown to golden brown, with darker streaks and occasional purple or black veins. The wood has a medium to coarse texture with straight or interlocked grain. It exhibits a high natural luster.
- Avg. Dried Weight
- 58-64 lbs/ft3 (930-1020 kg/m3)
- Janka Hardness
- 1980 lbf
- Modulus of Rupture
- 17,800 lbf/in2 (123 MPa)
- Elastic Modulus
- 1,920,000 lbf/in2 (13.24 GPa)
- Crushing Strength
- 8,330 lbf/in2 (57.4 MPa)
- Shrinkage
- Radial: 3.2%, Tangential: 6.5%, Volumetric: 10.1%, T/R Ratio: 2.0
- Durability
- Rated as very durable; highly resistant to decay, termite attacks, and rot.
- Workability
- Guajavira wood is moderately difficult to work with both hand and machine tools due to its high density. It has good nailing and screwing properties, but pre-drilling is recommended. It can be stained, polished, and finished to enhance its natural beauty. The wood is known for its excellent dimensional stability and resistance to warping.
