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ebony wood, Ebonywood
NAME:Ebony
BOTANICAL NAME:Diospyros ebenum
ALSO KNOWN AS:Ebonywood
RANGE:Equatorial West Africa
STRENGTH PROPERTIES:Durability is characterized by its hardness, weight, and stability, all of which are ranked high amongst wood species. Considerable resistance to termites.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:Difficult to work with hand tools, as well as to machine. Pre-drilling holes for nails and screws is recommended due to its hardness and density.
USES:Piano keys, cutlery, tool handles, decorative wood works, flooring.
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