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Posted by clueless [201.202.29.210] on Monday, July 02, 2012 at 00:23:26 :
In Reply to: guayucanreal = Lignum Vitae ? posted by chriscase [75.36.38.210] on Monday, July 02, 2012 at 00:02:58 :
Known in Latin as lignum vitae or "wood of a lifetime," guayacán or "iron wood" is one of the hardest woods in Costa Rica. Its sapwood is light yellow and surrounds a beautiful heartwood that, when freshly cut, displays greenish bands of varying widths and tones. Exposure to oxygen and light deepens the milled wood to a rich, dark brown. The wood contains a green, translucent oil known as "guayacol," - an excellent lubricant
The few artisans who know this very hard wood say its high density doesn't make it less workable than other hardwood species. The results achieved with ironwood are stunning.
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