基拉
科学名称： 侧柏
其他通用和商业名称： Macawood、Granadillo（墨西哥、伯利兹、萨尔瓦多、洪都拉斯）、Coyote、Cristobal（尼加拉瓜、哥斯达黎加）、Trebol、Guayacan trebol（哥伦比亚）、Roble（委内瑞拉）、Koenatepi（苏里南）、Macacauba、Jacaranda do brejo（巴西） ，库马塞巴（秘鲁）。
外貌： Platymiscum pinnatum 显示出一系列颜色，从酒红色到红棕色到紫罗兰色。平锯面呈现出精美的黑色条纹纹理图案。木材带有独特而宜人的香味。
特征： 这种木材重且坚硬，具有低线性收缩率和稳定的体积收缩率。它具有较高的机械阻力，并经历缓慢的自然干燥过程，对人工干燥反应良好。
重量： 基本比重（烘房重量/生坯体积）为 0.73 至 0.94，气干密度为 55 至 73 pcf。
詹卡评价： 2450
工作特性：Platymiscum pinnatum 易于加工，表面处理良好，并且对胶水反应良好。
用途：广泛用于高级家具、橱柜、乐器、车工、细木工和台球杆。它是室内地板的绝佳选择。此外，它还是黄檀木和其他受限红木树种的出色替代品。
用途：因为它比红木稍硬、更密，所以音色会产生一点额外的声音。基拉（Quira）被非正式地认为是红木的一种。从声音上来说，它与印度紫檀木相当，但它更硬、更致密，产生额外的钟状声音。
A Natural Wonder with Striking Beauty and Strength
Purpleheart, also known as Peltogyne spp., is a stunning and highly sought-after hardwood found in Central and South America. It is recognized for its mesmerizing deep purple color, exceptional durability, and remarkable strength, making it a prized material for various applications.
Properties and Characteristics:
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Color: The defining feature of purpleheart is its captivating purple color, which deepens and darkens over time with exposure to light.
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Grain: It typically has a straight to slightly interlocked grain, creating an interesting visual pattern.
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Texture: The texture of purpleheart ranges from medium to fine, making it smooth and pleasant to the touch.
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Durability: Purpleheart is exceptionally durable and resistant to decay, insects, and even harsh weather conditions.
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Workability: Although strong, purpleheart is relatively easy to work with hand and machine tools, requiring sharp blades due to its density.
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Appearance: This wood boasts a unique and captivating appearance, blending its vibrant purple hue with a subtle, yet captivating grain pattern.
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