Angelim Pedra
Hymenolobium spp.
Angelim Pedra is a beautiful and durable South American hardwood featuring rich reddish-brown to purplish tones with excellent natural resistance to decay and insects. This moderately dense wood offers a favorable balance of hardness, workability, and longevity, making it ideal for decking, outdoor furniture, flooring, and structural applications. Its attractive color, combined with good dimensional stability and natural weather resistance, provides excellent value among exotic hardwoods.
Janka Hardness
2170 lbf
Very hard
Density
57 lbs/ft³
Very dense
Shrinkage
Moderate (8.3% tangential, 5.2% radial)
Good stability
Appearance
Color: Reddish-brown to purplish-brown heartwood with distinctive color variation. May include lighter yellowish streaks. Color darkens with age. Sapwood is pale yellow.
Grain: Interlocked to irregular grain with medium texture. Attractive natural luster when finished.
Key Characteristics
- •Rich reddish-brown coloration
- •Very hard and durable
- •Excellent natural decay resistance
- •Good dimensional stability
- •Resists termites and marine borers
- •Attractive natural figure
Common Applications
Maintenance
Highly durable requiring minimal maintenance. Can be left unfinished to weather naturally or oiled annually to preserve original color. Excellent longevity in exterior applications.
Advantages
- +Excellent weather and decay resistance
- +Beautiful rich coloration
- +Good value among exotic hardwoods
- +Works reasonably well despite hardness
- +Good dimensional stability
- +Long service life in demanding applications
Considerations
- •High density requires sharp tools
- •Pre-drilling recommended for fasteners
- •Color can vary significantly between boards
- •Interlocked grain may cause tearout
- •May cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals
- •Limited availability in some regions