hardwood · Cordia dodecandra
Ziricote wood properties
| Type | hardwood |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Cordia dodecandra |
| Modulus of elasticity (MOE) | 1,585,000 psi |
| Specific gravity | 0.81 |
| Density (approx) | 51 lb/ft³ (4.2 lb per board foot) |
| Janka hardness | 1,970 lbf |
| Shrinkage (tangential / radial) | 6.7% / 3.5% |
| Region | Central America and Mexico |
A 1 in x 6 in x 8 ft board of Ziricote weighs about 16.8 lb (roughly 51 lb per cubic foot). Its Janka hardness of 1,970 lbf is harder than about 81% of the woods in our database.
Uses and working notes
Common uses: furniture, veneer, cabinetry, gunstocks, musical instruments, turned objects.
Durability: Reported to hold up well against decay in its natural untreated state.
Workability: Surprisingly manageable for its density; it turns and finishes cleanly but checks during drying.
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How these numbers were sourced
MOE, SG (12% MC), Janka and shrinkage from The Wood Database (citing USDA FPL and related sources). This imported species is not listed in the FPL/Hoadley dimensional change coefficient table, so CT/CR and movement source are omitted. Uses, region, durability and workability summarized from The Wood Database. Price indicative.
Values shown as estimates rather than sourced constants: typicalPricePerBF_usd.
Sources
These calculators are for planning and estimation. Engineering results (shelf sag, wood movement) use published average material properties; real boards vary by grade, grain, moisture and defects. Verify load-bearing designs with a professional.