Goncalo Alves -- Beautiful and Durable.(heartwood)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)

Wood & Wood Products | April 1, 2000| | Copyright

GONCALO ALVES is sometimes referred to as zebrawood or tigerwood -- names that underscore the wood's often dramatic, contrasting color scheme. While the sapwood is very light, the heartwood is a mix of deep red and brown, often with dark streaks and colorations that give it a unique look that some compare to rosewood. The wood's color deepens with exposure and age and even the plainer-looking wood has a natural luster.

Goncalo alves grows plentifully in the forests of Mexico, Central America and in South American countries including Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela and ...

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