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Wood Names Wood Properties Chart
Wood Color Properties Chart Wood Moisture Chart
The Species
Flooring Trade Name: Angelique
Botanical Name: Dicorynia, guianensis
Lumber Name:
Grows In:
Description:
Color Range & Color Change:
Color Range: Angelique has a medium range of color varying from a tan nut brown color through to medium browns, some of which, when freshly milled reveal a purplish cast

Color Change: Angelique exhibits a medium degree of color change with the muting of the varied browns to a medium/dark brown over time

View Wood Color Properties Chart to compare this wood with other species.

Hardness:
Angelique is 102% as hard as red oak ( 1290 on the Janka scale vs.1260 for red oak ).

For hardness comparisons to additional species, see Wood Names & Hardness Chart
Where to Use:
Angelique may be used both residentially and commercially wherever its rich medium brown tones are desired
Special Characteristics / Issues Specific to this Species:
Stability: 2 (average & similar to red oak) For additional information, see: Wood Properties Chart.

Finish Issues: see: Finish Recommendations before commencing any site finishing.

Safety/Allergic Reaction Issues: see: Wood Properties Chart for more info. Also see Material Safety for safety issues with wood dust.

Other Characteristics/Issues specific to this species: none known at this time.
Additional Information:
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory - Additional information on white oak

FOR INSTALLERS: Wood Moisture Chart - to find info on moisture meter settings and shrinkage coefficient.
 
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