Wood Atlas - Xylarium
Chakte Kok / Red Heart
lat. Sickingia salvadorensis
Red Heart
Chakte kok (Sickingia salvadorensis) comes from the tropics of Central America, where it grows as a deciduous tree. The beautiful red color of the heartwood has also earned it the name red heart. The beautiful bright red color does fade somewhat over the years when exposed to UV light. If this is an issue, you may wish to use a UV-resistant surface treatment.
The wood is hard, dense, and of medium weight, suitable for art objects. But it can also be used to make furniture and instruments.
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