Iron Wood Logs

Color/Appearance: Heartwood color ranges from an orangish yellow to a darker red or brown, with darker violet to black streaks. Some pieces may be almost entirely black. Narrow yellow sapwood is clearly demarcated from heartwood.

Grain/Texture: Due to the small size of the tree, grain can be wild or gnarled. Fine even texture and excellent natural luster.

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Description

Specification:

Common Name(s): Desert Ironwood

Scientific Name: Olneya tesota

Distribution: Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico

Tree Size: 20-30 ft (6-10 m) tall, 1-2 ft (.3-.6 m) trunk diameter

Average Dried Weight: About 75 lbs/ft3 (1,210 kg/m3)

Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): ~.97, ~1.21

Janka Hardness: 3,260 lbf (14,500 N)

Modulus of Rupture: 10,880 lbf/in2 (75.0 MPa)

Elastic Modulus: No data available

Crushing Strength: No data available

Shrinkage: No data available; reported to be very stable in service

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