Leopardwood

Formal Name: Panopsis rubellens

Color: Sapwood of is brownish-red while heartwood is more chocolate-brown in color. Has a flaky, speckled figure with dark flecks, varying from a small lace-like pattern.

Shade: medium

Workability: Low resistance to cutting tools and works rather easily, but has a tendency to splinter. The rays may crumble if care is not given while machining. It takes a rather lustrous finish.

Physical Properties: Moderately dense and hard. Moderate steam bending properties.

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