South Atlantic Jarrah Veneer
South
Atlantic Jarrah is a large tree found right across Central & Latin America,
from Mexico, south to Peru & Brazil. It is also called Brazilian Bloodwood,
Brazilian Redwood, Bolivian Cherry, Peruvian Cherry, Amazon Mahogany, Balata, Beefwood,
Bulletwood, Chicozapota, Macaranduba, Maparajuba, Massarandu, Massaranduba, Nispero,
Pamashto, Paraju & Quinilla colorada.
South Atlantic Jarrah sapwood is a light chestnut colour and distinct from the light to dark reddish-purple or dull plum red heartwood, which somewhat resembles raw beef and becomes dark red when exposed to sunlight during a period of weeks or months.
The grain has a fine, straight grain, although this can be slightly wavy or interlocked with a very fine and uniform texture
South Atlantic Jarrah has no distinct taste or odour, and the lustre is moderate.
