Latin Name: Aningeria spp.
Common Name(s): Anegre, Anigre, Aningeria
Sources: East Indes, The Phillippines
Characteristics
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Light tan, sometimes creamy, occasionally light pink. Grain texture smooth, with occasional light silica inclusions. Figure ranges from unfigured to highly figured, often with a pronounced fiddleback. |
Grain/ Texture
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Grain is straight to interlocked, with a medium uniform texture and a good natural luster. |
Workability
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Overall working characteristics are fair, though depending on the species used, Anigre may have silica present and therefore have a blunting effect on tools. |
Uses
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Decorative veneer and lumber for architectural millwork and occasional cabinetry. |
Availability
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Abundant |