Makore – Tieghella Heckelii

Makore Pomelle AKA Pomelle Makore, Pomelle, Makore

Wood Appearance

Colour – The heartwood colour varies from pink-red to blood-red and red-brown

Grain – The pattern is similar to Nyatoh quite often straight with some wavy grain. Many logs are heavily figured.

Wood Properties

Density – 620 kg/m3

Durability – Not Available

Hardness – Not Available

Identification Features

Sapwood – Not distinguishable from the heartwood

Heartwood – The heartwood colour varies from pink-red to blood-red and red-brown

Texture – Not Available

Wood Structure

Growth Rings – Not Available

Vessels – Not Available

Parenchyma – Not Available

Rays – Not Available

Other Features

Burning Splinter Test – Not Available