Property |
Pinus Wood |
Eucalyptus Wood |
Botanical Name |
Pinus spp. |
Eucalyptus spp. |
Density |
350-700 kg/m³ |
500-1200 kg/m³ |
Hardness |
Softwood |
Hardwood |
Color |
Pale yellow to light brown |
Light to dark brown |
Grain |
Straight, sometimes wavy or spiral |
Interlocked, sometimes straight |
Texture |
Medium to coarse |
Medium to coarse |
Workability |
Easy to work with, machines well |
Difficult to work with, can be challenging |
Durability |
Moderate to low (depends on species) |
High (depends on species) |
Uses |
Construction, furniture, paper, plywood |
Flooring, furniture, construction, paper |
Shrinkage |
Low to moderate |
High |
Resistance to Decay |
Low to moderate |
Moderate to high |
Resistance to Termites |
Low to moderate |
Moderate to high |
Specific Gravity |
0.35-0.55 |
0.55-0.95 |
Modulus of Rupture |
40-80 MPa |
80-120 MPa |
Modulus of Elasticity |
8-13 GPa |
12-20 GPa |
Crushing Strength |
25-50 MPa |
40-70 MPa |