How do I detail if it's TRUE maple? A few days ago I got a block of wood and I...

A few days ago I got a block of wood and I be told that its maple. It's very major I use REAL maple, and I want to be as sure as I can that it actually is... how can one enlighten?
I am decorate a house, what do you...
Answers:    Unless you have a pic it's concrete to tell. A description won't give a hand you or I. Bring the block by a lumber yard and ask an antiquated timer, Sorry but that's the best advice.
The chandelier contained by my apartment is hung...
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