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Discuss which wood is better for making furniture.

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Teak

Botanical name : Tectona grandis
It is one of best timbers of the world.
The heartwoood id golden yelloe to golden brown when freshly sawn , turning darker when exposed to light .The heartwoood id golden yelloe to golden brown when freshly sawn , turning darker when exposed to light .
Known for its durability as if is immune to the attack of termites ans fungi.
The wood does not split or crack and is a carpenter friendly wood.
Rose wood
Botinical name: Dalbergia latifolia
Rose wood is native to India .
Insian rosewood has yellowish sapwood and dull brown to almost purple coloured heartwood.
The wood is characterised by fragant , heavy , narrowly interlocked grained and medium coarse textured . it is a durable and heavy wood and suitable for under water use.
Wood id used for making furniture, amry wagons, temple chariots, cabinets, railway sleepers, musical, insuterments, hammer handles, shoes heels and tobacco pipes .
Furniture is made using teak wood / rose wood.
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