Merbau
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Originate：
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Big tree originates in Indonesia and Malaysia. |
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Character：
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Sapwood yellow; corewood yellow to orange brown; clear growth ring; cross ring; coarse but even; high strength; stable. |
Specifications:
1) Dimensions:
a) 910/760/610/455 x 125/120/95/92/90 x 18mm
b) 900/750/600/450 x 125/120/95/92/90 x 18mm
2) Flooring trade name: merbau (intsia spp.)
3) Other names: merbau, mirabow, ipil
4) Grows in: Indonesia
5) Characteristics:
a) Air-dry density: 0.80 - 0.94g/cm3
b) Some rough and heavy structure and hard woodiness, beautiful grain
c) High strength
d) Exceptional stability, excellent abrasion resistance
e) Suitable for making high quality furniture, flooring, decorations,
window and door frames, boats and wood bridges
f) Also known as Rosewood