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EUROPEAN WALNUT | |
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This remains one of the finest timbers available from
Europe. Juglans regia Family: Juglandaceae Commercial Names: Named after the country of origin, e.g. English, French, Italian, Circassian, Persian Walnut etc. Distribution: Europe, including the UK, Asia Minor and South West Asia. |
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General Description: The colour of the heartwood
varies according to origin. Usually grey-brown with infiltrations of
darker colouring irregularly distributed as streaks of smokey brown. The
grain is straight to wavy, with a rather coarse texture. The figured wood
sometimes forms a well defined central core. Weight averages 640 kg/m3
(40lb/ft3); specific gravity 0.64. |
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