Hormigo (Granadillo) Pen Blanks - Two Tone

The beautiful wood n these pen blanks can go by several common names, with none having a clear predominance. Macacauba or Macawood is usually used when referring to the lumber, while Hormigo is more commonly used for specialty applications such as turning or in musical instruments. Orange Agate or has also been used as a trade name. The Granadillo is also sometimes applied to this wood (along with dozens of other species).

Hormingo's heartwood color can be highly variable, ranging from a bright red to a darker reddish or purplish brown, frequently with darker stripes. When the wood is referred to as “Hormigo,” various suffixes are used to describe the heartwood color: “Hormigo Negro” for darker pieces or “Hormigo Rojo” for orangish red pieces. Sapwood is yellow to white.

The pen blanks measure 3/4" x 5".  The heartwood in these blanks is dark reddish-brown and the sapwood is a creamy yellowish/tan color.

• Common Name: Macacauba, Macawood, Hormigo, Orange Agate, Granadillo
• Scientific Name: Platymiscium spp. (P. dimorphandrum, P. pinnatum, P. trinitatis, P. ulei)
• Native Area: Central and South America
• Hardwood, with medium to fine texture and a high natural luster. Easy to turn.
• Grain is straight to interlocked.
• Color: Ranges from a bright red to a darker reddish or purplish brown, frequently with darker stripes.
• Makes an excellent wood for turning projects of all types
• Pen Blank measures approx.: 3/4" x 3/4" x 5"
• Non-Stabilized
• Priced: Per Each