Tiete Rosewood Hardwood Technical Species Information

Detailed scientific and mechanical properties for Tiete Rosewood, Sirari Lumber

Tiete Rosewood, Sirari

Description: Tiete Rosewood is an exquisite example of the beautiful hardwoods hailing from South America. Starting out as soft pink tinged with russet during its youth, Tiete Rosewood reddens slightly with age, creating rich and contrasting tones. Tiete Rosewood is also one of the most durable hardwoods on the market with a Janka rating of 3,280. With its combination of vibrant and soothing colors, Tiete Rosewood is particularly beautiful when accompanied by black furniture.
More Info: We specialize in both unfinished hardwood floors and prefinished Tiete Rosewood flooring. Available width are 3", 4" and 5". Please see our product catalog for more information.
Other Names: Ormosia coarctata, Guibourtia chodatianal, Bolivian Rosewood, Sirari
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Janka Hardness: 3,280 pounds
Strength (MOR): 15,830 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 2,030 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 950
Color: Tiete Rosewood is salmon colored heartwood with occasional dark striping
Photosensitivity: Tiete Rosewood coloration will change with light exposure, with its pinks and reds darkening slightly and reaching their final shades 3 months after installation.
Tangential Shrinkage: 7.0%
Radial Shrinkage: 4.0%
Family: Fabaceae, Leguminosae
Tree Characteristics: Tiete Rosewood grows to 90 feet in height.
Geographic Area: South America, Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay
Texture: Fine
Grain: Tiete Rosewood has a straight grain.
Luster: Tiete Rosewood has a low luster.
Durability Rating: Tiete Rosewood is naturally durable.
Drying Characteristics: Tiete Rosewood is difficult to dry.
Working Characteristics: Glues and finishes well.
Applications: Prefinished & Unfinished Hardwood Flooring