Wood
It is not only the proportion of latewood, but also its quality, that counts. In specimens that show a very large proportion of latewood it may be noticeably more porous and weigh considerably less than the latewood in pieces that contain but little. One can judge comparative density, and therefore to some extent strength, by visual inspection.
What property of wood could we project some indication of by looking at its density?
strength
One can judge comparative density, and therefore to some extent strength, by visual inspection.
Wood