Cabreuva from Central and South America, also known as Santos Mahogony is one of the most hard and durable woods.  It is identical and harness to Santos Mahogany, over sixty percent harder than white oak, and about seventy percent harder than red oak.  It has an interlocking grain and a medium grade texture.  The sapwood of Careuva is pale brown while the heartwood is purplish-red in color.