Piquia / Jigua
Wood species
Piquia / Jigua
English name
Piquia / Jigua
Alternative name
Biqui, Pequi, Piquiarana, Piquia Bravo, Piquia roxo, Sawari, Kassagnan, Almendro, Sopo oedoe, Huevo de burro, Almendron, Chawari, Almendra con espinas, Almendra, Batsouari, Cagui, Chawari, Sawari
Botanical name
Caryocar glabrum
Type
Hardwood
Tree size / Height
m
Trunk / Diameter
m
Location
Bolivia, Guyana, Peru, Suriname
Specific gravity
0.650
Specific gravity (12% MC)
Janka Hardness
lbf
Modulus of rupture
MPa
Elastic Modulus
GPa
Crushing Strength
MPa
Shrinkage
Radial %
Tangential %
Volumetric %
T/R Ratio
m³/BDU
m³/BDMT
Ton/BDU
Tonne/BDU
Tonne/BDMT
Classifieds
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Saw logs ,
400 m³,
Regular – weekly ,
102.04 USD /m³
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Standing logs ,
150 m³,
One-time order / offer ,
41.65 USD /m³
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Saw logs ,
200 m³,
Regular – monthly ,
Negotiated price
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Saw logs ,
500 m³,
Regular – monthly ,
152.66 USD /m³
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Veneer logs ,
500 m³,
Regular – monthly ,
212.72 USD /m³