EBONY WOOD

Ebony Woods is known for making quality cabinet work, inlaying, musical instrument parts, and ornamental objects. It gives a great dark appearance, Ebony is good resistance to termites and insects. Due to its great stability and durability, it is suitable to use for furniture. It has many special properties that make it different from other hardwood.

An Ebony is a group of many species. More than 10 real Ebony species are counted into the Ebony families. Some famous species of ebony are Macassar Ebony, Brown Ebony, Ceylon Ebony, Gaboon Ebony, and many more. All species are close to each other but not the same. They differ in properties of weight, Janka hardness, grain pattern, etc.

All species of ebony are in high demand and extremely expensive. Ebony is rated as very durable, though susceptible to insect attack. Some Ebony species have a mild, slightly unpleasant odor when being worked Such as Brown Ebony.