Tamarind
Tamarindus indica
Genus: Tamarindus · Family: Fabaceae
Quick Facts
Wood Type
Hardwood
Native Range
Asia, Africa
Avg. Dried Weight
56 lb/ft³
Janka Hardness
2,690 lbf
Decay Resistance
Very Durable
Typical Color
Dark Brown
Stability
High
Outdoor Suitability
Good
Workability
Difficult
Availability
Limited
CITES
Unlisted
IUCN
Not Evaluated
Did You Know?
- •Tamarind is harder than 88% of the 137 species in our database.
Janka Hardness Scale
Very Hard
Appearance
Technical Properties
Sources, Conditions & Safety
No documented references are attached to this profile yet. Its recorded values should not be treated as source-verified.
Wood dust & sensitivity
Species-specific safety information has not been documented here. Absence of a warning does not mean the wood is safe or non-allergenic.
Use dust extraction and appropriate protective equipment; consult occupational-safety guidance. This is not medical advice or food-contact approval.
Durability & Performance
Workability
Common Uses
Sustainability & Trade
Listings are reference information, not proof of legal sourcing or certification. Verify current trade rules and supplier documentation before buying; absence of a note does not mean unrestricted trade.
Native Distribution
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- • Texture: Medium to coarse
- • Softer (Janka 1,010 lbf)
- • Lighter (38 lb/ft³)
- • Decay: Durable
- • Texture: Medium
- • Softer (Janka 2,250 lbf)
- • Heavier (61 lb/ft³)
- • Texture: Medium
- • Softer (Janka 2,440 lbf)
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- • Texture: Medium to coarse