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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Coracao De Negro is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameSwartzia panacoco
Janka hardness3,400 lbf
Average dried weight73.7 lb/ft³
Best fitOther small specialty items
Overview
Why choose Coracao De Negro?
Coracao De Negro is an imported specialty hardwood. Grows in South America. Common uses include other small specialty items, turnings, guitars, parquet flooring, cabinetry, fine furniture and inlays.
Scientific nameSwartzia panacoco
DistributionGrows in South America
ShrinkageRadial: 6.3%, Tangential: 8.3%, Volumetric: 14.8%, T/R Ratio: 1.3 More images | Identification
DurabilityDurability varies with the species but is generally very good.
Coracao De Negro colour, grain, and figure
Freshly sawn heartwood is orange-brown and darkens a great deal in air, ending anywhere from reddish brown to almost black. The sapwood is pale yellowish white with a sharp boundary.
Mostly straight grain, though it can be irregular or interlocked. The texture is fine and even, and the natural shine is good.
Working notes
Its high density generally makes it difficult to work. It blunts cutters moderately to strongly, and interlocked grain can cause tearout when planing.
No health effects have been tied specifically to coracao de negro, which may simply reflect how little known it is.
Coracao De Negro should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Coracao De Negro
Best projects
Common uses include other small specialty items, turnings, guitars, parquet flooring, cabinetry, fine furniture and inlays.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Coracao De Negro from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
Live edge slabs
Use when the customer cares more about slab format and visual impact than this exact species.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Coracao De Negro FAQ
What is Coracao De Negro best used for?
Common uses include other small specialty items, turnings, guitars, parquet flooring, cabinetry, fine furniture and inlays. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Coracao De Negro beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Coracao De Negro?
The buying section on this page links to any Coracao De Negro Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.