Nogal
Nogal (Juglans spp. (Juglans australis, J. neotropica, J. olanchana, etc.))
Common Names: Peruvian Walnut, Tropical Walnut, Nogal
Distribution: Southern Mexico, Central and South America
Color/Appearance: Heartwood tends to be darker than temperate walnut species, with a deep chocolate brown color, sometimes with a purplish hue. May also contain streaks of lighter colored wood mixed throughout the heartwood.
Janka Hardness: 960 lbf
Density: 3.01 lb/b.f.
Shrinkage: 1
Radial (thickness): 3.6%
Tangential (width): 7.5%,
Volumetric (total): 11.4%,
T/R Ratio (width to depth): 2.1
Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Most common reactions simply include eye and skin irritation.
Controlled species: CITES: no, IUCN: yes (Juglans neotropica, is listed as endangered)
Common Uses: Furniture, cabinetry, veneers, flooring, musical instruments and interior trim.
