Wood Species - Mesquite

MESQUITE
Prosopis glandulosa

font color="698B22">Appearance
Color: Light brown to dark reddish brown.
Grain: High in character, with ingrown bark and mineral streaks. Most commonly used in flooring as end-grain block, which has small irregular cracks radiating across the grain.
Variations within species and grades: One grade; moderate color variations.

Properties
Hardness (Janka): 2345; 82% harder than Northern red oak.
Dimensional Stability: Excellent (change coefficient .00129; 65% more stable than red oak).
Durability: Dense and very strong. End-grain cut has excellent resistance to abrasion and shock.