Abem  -  Berlinia bracteosa

Janka Hardness = 1480

Photosensitivity = Yes (Darkens)

Growth ring boundaries distinct. Growth ring limits markey by marginal parenchyma bands. Heartwood basically brown to yellow, with streaks. Sapwood color distinct from heartwood color

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Scientific Name = Berlinia bracteosa
Trade Name = Abem
Family Name = Leguminosae
Synonyms =
Common Names = Abem, Berlinia, Ebiara, Ekpogi, Ekpogoi, Esabem, Essabem, M'possa, Melegba, Obolo, Pocouli, Red oak, Sarkpei
Regions of Distribution = Africa
Countries of Distribution = Cameroon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Zaire

Numerical Strength Properties and Data:
Bending Strength = 14,768 psi or 1,038 kg/cm2
Density = 43 Lbs/Ft3 or 689 kg/m3
Janka Hardness = 1480
Hardness = 991 lbs. or 449 kg
Impact Strength =  inches or  cm
Maximum Crushing Strength = 8,931 psi or 627 kg/cm2
Shearing Strength = 1418 psi or 99 kg/cm2
Stiffness = 1,636,000 psi or 115,000 kg/cm2
Specific Gravity = 0.70
Work to Maximum Load =  inch-lb/in3 or  cm-kg/cm3
Weight = 34 Lbs/Ft3 or 544 kg/m3
Fiber Saturation Point = 28%
Radial Shrinkage = 3.8%
Tangential Shrinkage = 7.8%
Volumetric Shrinkage = 12%
T/R Ration = 2.1

General Characteristics = The heartwood is pinkish brown to reddish brown, often with darker streaks, and distinctly demarcated from the up to 10 cm wide, greyish white or pinkish sapwood.
Grain = The grain is straight to slightly interlocked, texture medium to coarse.
Texture = Medium
Movement in Service =

Photosensitivity =
Color = brown to yellow, with streaks