{"product_id":"wenge-block-8x155x19-78lb","title":"Wenge Block 8x15.5x19 78lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful kiln dried block of wenge\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWenge Block 8x15.5x19 78lb\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Name(s): Wenge\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eScientific Name: Millettia laurentii\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDistribution: Central Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTree Size: 60-90 ft (18-27 m) tall, 3-4 ft (1-1.2 m) trunk diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAverage Dried Weight: 54 lbs\/ft3 (870 kg\/m3)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSpecific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .72, .87\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eJanka Hardness: 1,930 lbf (8,600 N)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eModulus of Rupture: 21,990 lbf\/in2 (151.7 MPa)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eElastic Modulus: 2,550,000 lbf\/in2 (17.59 GPa)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCrushing Strength: 11,710 lbf\/in2 (80.7 MPa)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eShrinkage: Radial: 4.8%, Tangential: 8.1%, Volumetric: 12.9%, T\/R Ratio: 1.7\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eColor\/Appearance: Heartwood is medium brown, sometimes with a reddish or yellowish hue, with nearly black streaks. Upon application of a wood finish (particularly an oil finish) the wood can become nearly black.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eGrain\/Texture: Grain is straight, with a very coarse texture. Low natural luster.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePLEASE NOTE - \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs with all natural materials there is some variation amongst pieces. The color swatches above are examples of and do not represent the colors or patterns of every piece or any piece in it's entirety. Mother Nature controls what is inside the wood and she hopes you will find beauty in them all. There is no bad piece only unrealized sculpture. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":48019445809467,"sku":null,"price":790.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7539\/6411\/files\/6afa3b3d-8b0a-40a7-a94e-6851d520e47f.jpg?v=1711032032","url":"https:\/\/maacaffestore.com\/products\/wenge-block-8x155x19-78lb","provider":"The Compleat Sculptor, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}