Cocobolo can be seen in a kaleidoscope of different colors, ranging from yellow, orange, red, and shades of brown with streaks of black or purple. Sapwood is typically a very pale yellow. Colors are lighter when freshly sanded/cut, and darken with age.  The grain is straight to interlocked, with a fine even texture.  One of today’s most prized lumbers for its outstanding color and figure

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Origin:  Central America

Janka Hardness: 2,960 lbf (14,140 N)