Zabolon' red-grey, mature wood olivkovo-grey, places with alternation of light and dark sites. Possesses weak, pleasant aroma. Under the influence of light eventually darkens.
Wood very heavy, strong, contains oily substances. It is used in incrustations and in art parquet floors. Wood lapacho is elegantly decorative, that allows to use it for creation of exclusive interiors. Easily gives in to drying, but has the considerable tendency to korobleniyu. Application of varnishes, glues and first coats on a water basis is not recommended. For prevention of formation of cracks by an obligatory condition drilling of apertures under nails and screws is.
Volume weight in an air-dry condition: on the average about 900 kg/cubic metres