TURPENTINE Syncarpia glomulifera A large hardwood grown in the rich soils of the high rainfall areas between Sydney and Cairns. Its known as one of the most difficult timbers to burn in Australia. Heartwood Reddish Brown and has a close resemblance to red tones found in Brushbox. It has quite a unique pattern in it grain and appearance. Class 1 above ground – Termite resistant – BAL 29 – Slight Leaching – Janka hardness 12 Standard sizes are – 65×19, 86×19, 136×22