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| Scientific Name: |
Diospyrus Crassiflora |
Common Name: |
Gaboon ebony |
Family: |
Ebenaceae |
| Type: |
Tropical hardwood |
Other names: |
African ebony |
Sources: |
West Africa |
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Appearance: |
Very fine and even texture with a straight to slightly interlocked 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. |
| Weight: |
Very heavy (1044kg/cbm) |
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| Working Properties: |
Heartwood difficult to work with hand and machine tools, has a pronounced dulling effect on tool edges. Good steam-bending properties. Turns well. Finishes to a naturally dark polished surface. |
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| Common Uses: |
Piano keys,Musical instruments,
Ornamental turning
Inlay Small fittings and handles Novelties |
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