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Ebony Lumber
Name
African Ebony (Diospyrus spp.)
Type
Hardwood.
Other
Names
Includes varieties from Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Kribi, Gaboon,
Madagascar, and Zaire.
Sources
Grows primarily in central to southern Africa.
Appearance
Very fine texture with an indistinct grain and metallic luster.
Uniformly black heartwood and yellowish white sapwood.
Physical
Properties
Very heavy, hard, strong, and stiff with high shock and decay
resistance. Steam-bends reasonably well. Requires pre-drilling
to nail or screw.
Working
Properties
Works with some difficulty - tends to chip and quickly dulls
cutting edges. Turns well. Finishes to a naturally dark polished
surface.
Uses
Used for piano keys, musical instruments, turnery, inlay,
novelties, billiard cues, brush backs, and cutlery handles.
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