<P> Lignum vitae is hard and durable , and is also the densest wood traded ( density : 1.23 g / cm ) ; it will easily sink in water . On the Janka Scale of Hardness , which measures hardness of woods , lignum vitae ranks highest of the trade woods , with a Janka hardness of 4500 lbf ( compared with African Blackwood at 2940 lbf , Hickory at 1820 lbf , red oak at 1290 lbf , Yellow Pine at 690 lbf , and Balsa at 100 lbf ) . </P>
<P> Lignum vitae is hard and durable , and is also the densest wood traded ( density : 1.23 g / cm ) ; it will easily sink in water . On the Janka Scale of Hardness , which measures hardness of woods , lignum vitae ranks highest of the trade woods , with a Janka hardness of 4500 lbf ( compared with African Blackwood at 2940 lbf , Hickory at 1820 lbf , red oak at 1290 lbf , Yellow Pine at 690 lbf , and Balsa at 100 lbf ) . </P>
what type of wood will sink in water
what type of wood will sink in water
Lignum vitae
Lignum vitae