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LIGNUM VITAE
Though becoming increasing rare, some Genuine Lignum Vitae (Guaicum officinale)is still available on the market, but is no longer found in large quantities and can be very expensive. Argentine Lignum Vitae (Bulnesia sarmientoi) has become widely used as a substitute wood due to its similar appearance and characteristics to genuine Lignum Vitae of being hard, heavy, dense, strong, and durable. It has an average specific gravity of about 1.10 and will sink in water. Argentine Lignum Vitae works fairly well due to its natural oils and waxes' which also make it polish extremely easily. |
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Argentine Lignum Vitae's heartwood varies from shades of green to brown. Exotic Woods USA acquires our Argentine Lignum Vitae around the border areas of Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. The local name is known as "Palo Santo" ("Sainted Wood"). |
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