How to identify golden nanmu

1. Strong corrosion resistance

Phoebe nanmu has very strong corrosion resistance and can be buried in the soil for thousands of years without rotting, so the emperor’s coffins are almost all made of Phoebe nanmu.

2. There is the fragrance of nanmu

Phoebe nanmu can also be identified by smelling it. It has the aroma of nanmu, which can repel mosquitoes. Experiments have also shown that it can resist wood-decaying fungi and termites.

3. The texture is not easy to deform

The texture of golden nanmu is very smooth and not easy to deform, and there is almost no warping or cracking. It has small expansion and contraction, moderate hardness and better nailing force.

4. Wood is mild

The wood property of golden nanmu is relatively mild. It is not cold to touch in winter and not hot in summer. It is harmless to the body. Other hardwoods do not have this characteristic.

5. Golden light under the light

The texture of golden nanmu is finer and denser, and its texture is very soft. If it is newly cut, it will be yellow-brown with green, especially when exposed to light, it will emit a golden glow.