This is a very prestigious veneer with the classic ebony striping. The key difference is that Amara ebony has a hint of pink or red in the lighter stripes and so it makes a great companion with other red and salmon colored veneers like cherry. Despite the difference in color, Amara is the same species as Macassar. It simply develops with a different color due to the soil and environmental conditions found on the Indonesian islands.
Common Name:
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Amara, Amarra, Red Ebony, Pink Ebony |
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Scientific Name:
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Diospyros celebica | |
Family:
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Ebenaceae | |
Color:
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Dark brown with pale pink lighter stripes | |
Origin:
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Indonesia: Sulawes, Moluccas, and Celebes Islands |
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Hardness:
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Very hard but easy to work with |
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Texture:
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Fine grain, closed pore | |
Finishing:
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Readily accepts stains and finishes |