Muiracatiara

Color/Appearance: Heartwood is typically a medium reddish brown with irregularly spaced streaks of dark brown to black. Color tends to darken with age.

Workability: Is generally not too difficult to work, despite its high density. Figured pieces with irregular grain can pose a challenge in planing and machining operations.

Common Uses: Flooring, veneers, furniture, cabinetry, carving, turned objects, and other small wood specialty objects such as: pool cues, archery bows, knife handles, etc.