Properties and Uses

 

Kandis

The timber is moderately hard to very hard and moderately heavy to very heavy with a density of 690-1,120 kg/m3 air dry.The timber is expected to be at least moderately durable if kept away from termites.Texture is moderately fine and even with straight grain.It is reported to be difficult to work due to its hardness and the presence of silica in some species. The timber, however, turns well.