Usually straight grained, though occasionally roey. Stable and easy to work. Durable and rot resistant. Also used in furniture, boat building, and musical instruments. Medium hard and dense with a fine, even grain.
Color tends to fade to brown with exposure to sunlight.
An ultraviolet light inhibitor finish will slow this change. Mexico Color ranges from amber to dark brown, often with a range of colors and contrasting streaks. This wood is quite hard, dense, and tight-grained. With care, a beautiful, lustrous finish can be obtained. Slightly oily, but not as much as teak.