Longitudinal section of Pau Ferro (Machaerium scleroxylon), Synonyme : Morado, Bolivian Rosewood, Santos Rosewood, Southern Brazil Wood sample, sanded and without any other surface treatment: 10 x 15 cm; wood origin: Southern Brazil; Mata Atl?ntica Biome; average wood density: 865 kg/ml at 12% moisture; Janka hardness test: 889 kgf, 1960 lbf, 8710 N; IUCN Red List = LC (2010)