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No, lignum vitae is a dense hardwood with a specific gravity higher than water, so it sinks in water rather than floating.

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Ebony is a type of wood that does not float in water due to its high density. It is known for its dark color and durability, making it a popular choice for musical instruments and luxury items.


Why does wood normally float in water?

It has a lower density than water (1000 kg/m3) However some wood like lignum vitae (See Link) have densities higher than water and sink.


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What wood is harder lignum vitae or ebony?

Lignum Vitae is the hardest, densest wood in the world specific gravity over 1.4. Black Ebony has a specific gravity from 1.0-1.3, both will sink in water. Ebony weighs about 70 pounds per cubic foot, and Lignum Vitae weighs over 85 pound per cubic foot


What the lignum vitae plant come from?

Lignum Vitae or to give it its correct name Guaiacum officina'le is a hard wood tree native to the West Indies and warmer areas of North America.


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The colors of the lignum vitae?

purple and white(petals) and green(leaves).


How do you make a strong glue joint in Lignum Vitae?

First things first: you probably don't have Lignum Vitae. It's an endangered species. There are three companies in the US that import this stuff and 100 percent of it goes to make bearings. There is another wood called Argentine Lignum Vitae, which you very well may have; it's not as hard as the real thing (which isn't saying much; real lignum vitae is harder than aluminum) but it's still incredibly hard, and vastly easier to get. And whether you have real or Argentine lignum vitae, gluing it is the same: clean off the surface oil with lacquer thinner, sand it with 220-grit paper, reclean it and glue it with epoxy.


What type of wood is the densest wood?

Lignum Vitae is an very dense wood imported from Brazil. It can have a density as high as 1.39 g/cc.


What is the scientific name for lignum vitae?

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The densest wood on the planet is typically considered to be lignum vitae, a species native to the Caribbean and South America. It is known for its extreme hardness and durability, making it highly prized for applications like shipbuilding and tools.