Feature

●Wood species : Ceylon Ebony, East Indian Ebony
●Scientific name : Diospyros ebenum
●Color : Heartwood is a jet black, sometimes with grey or dark brown streaks. Pale yellow sapwood is clearly demarcated from heartwood. Ironically, the very best quality ebony looks like black plastic.
●Texture : Grain is typically straight or sometimes irregular, with a fine, uniform texture. Has a high level of natural luster.
●Dimensions : 7-1/4" x 2" x 13mm


Description

Wood species : Ceylon Ebony, East Indian Ebony // Scientific name : Diospyros ebenum // Color : Heartwood is a jet black, sometimes with grey or dark brown streaks. Pale yellow sapwood is clearly demarcated from heartwood. Ironically, the very best quality ebony looks like black plastic. // Texture : Grain is typically straight or sometimes irregular, with a fine, uniform texture. Has a high level of natural luster. // Dimensions : 7-1/4" x 2" x 13mm // Recommendations Inlay, carving, musical instrument parts (piano keys, bridges, nuts, etc.), and turned objects.