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General Description: Jatoba (Brazilian Cherry) is a beautiful species with naturally rich color and superior hardness making it well suited for both residential and commercial applications. When first milled, Jatoba is a tan/salmon color w/black striping which turns a rich deep red color over time. This species is the most popular imported species given its inherent beauty, rich coloring and superior hardness.
Janka Hardness: 3290
Color: Brazilian Cherry varies from yellowish hues to pink/reds to dark reds with black striping. Quartered selection yields the most uniform look/color range.
Color Change: Like domestic cherry, Brazilian Cherry will change dramatically over time from the yellow/tan/salmon color when freshly milled into a deep rich reddish color. In direct sunlight, the color change will occur within a few days. Out of sunlight, it will oxidize slowly over six months. Water based finishes tend to retard the color change while oil based finishes enhance it.
Grain: Texture is medium to rather coarse; grain mostly interlocked; golden luster.
Finishing: Finishes well.
Characteristics: Heartwood is salmon red to orange brown when fresh, becoming russet to reddish brown when seasoned; often marked with dark streaks. Jatoba is durable and provides great wear-resistance.
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