Help with ID'ing this wood. Maryland

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Omaha419

Burning Hunk
Jul 19, 2015
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Falling Waters, WV
Harvested this wood from my local dump/recycling center. This is where I get all my wood for free. :)

Looking at the bark I thought it was some sort of pine, but after splitting it, it looks like something I've never split before.

It's incredibly easy to split. The bark is very thick.

Thanks in advance.

PS Sorry the images are rotated.
 

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Ok... What about chestnut oak? (broken image removed)

This is a Google image.

Also would like to add it is very fragrant when split. Almost smells like an orange peel.
 
Split one with the orange bark is Sassafras for sure. You should be able to tell by the smell, as well.
 
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Sassafras. Chestnut Oak has similar bark, but won't have a citrusy or fruity smell. Chestnut Oak smells just like White Oak and also has medullary rays, which I don't see in the picture.
 
With out a doubt that is fire wood - 100% sure of it
 
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