Blackheart Sassafras

Blackheart Sassafras (Atherosperma moschatum)

Common Name(s): Blackheart Sassafras, Tasmanian Sassafras Scientific Name: Atherosperma moschatum Distribution: Australia Tree Size: 50-80 ft (15-25 m) tall, 2-3 ft (.6-1.0 m) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 39 lbs/ft3 (630 kg/m3) Basic Specific Gravity: .50 Hardness: 1,060 lbf (4,720 N) Rupture Strength: 14,570 lbf/in2 (100,460 kPa) Elastic Strength: No data available Crushing Strength: 6,400 lbf/in2 (44.1 MPa) Shrinkage: No data available

Color/Appearance: No data available.

Grain/Pore: No data available.

Endgrain: No data available.

Durability: No data available.

Workability: No data available.

Scent: There is no characteristic odor associated with this wood species.

Safety: There have been no adverse health effects associated with Blackheart Sassafras. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information.

Price/Availability: No data available.

Comments: Not to be confused with Common Sassafras, an unrelated species native to North America.

Related Species:

None available.

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Scans/Pictures: A special thanks to Steve Earis for providing the wood sample and turned photo of this wood species.

Blackheart Sassafras (sanded)	Blackheart Sassafras (sealed)
Blackheart Sassafras (endgrain)	Blackheart Sassafras (turned)