Sandalwood

我们的目的：
提供来自莫桑比克的一级非洲硬木。

我们的目标：
保证我们在莫桑比克的森林资源持续。

Sandalwood

Scientific name	Spirostachys africana
Family	Euphorbiaceae
Other names	Sandalo africano, zunvorre, tamboti.
Distribution	East Africa
The wood	Tamboti has been called the Cocobolo of Africa. The heartwood is dark brown with darker longitudinal streaks that creates breathtakingly beautiful markings. The figure is mottled and banded, sometimes with visible growth increments. It is a hard wood, averaging 1,041 kg/m3 (65 lb/ft3), very lustrous, and with a powerful, persistent, and pleasant scent, sweeter than that of sandalwood. This pleasant odour from the wood will last a long time after the wood is cut, and a piece of furniture made of Tamboti can scent a large room for a long time. Tamboti is arguably the most beautiful wood on the African continent.
Seasoning	Dries very slowly without distortion.
Workability	wood is easy to saw when dried, and planes well, but only in the growth increments direction. Cannot be nailed or screwed without pre boring. Turns easily. Its oily surface makes sanding difficult. Glues slowly. Takes a high polish and varnish.
Uses	Used mostly for carving, luxury furniture, turnery and curios. Because of its limited quantities, and the defectiveness of the tree, it is a rare wood and therefore sought for small fancy articles and high-grade furniture.