Guibourtia conjugata. Air and kiln dried.

Also known as Black Chacate, or False Mopane, this timber varies from streaks of dark brown to black heartwood with lighter, honey brown streaks.
It has a fine texture and interlocking grain and is a hardish timber which cuts to a good finish and will polish to a high shine with a deep lustre.

One of the best timbers to come out of Mozambique and it is also excellent for boxes.

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