Macassar ebony is one of the most desirable, classic, and exotic wood veneers available. Our selection is small because we only buy high-end grades. This type of ebony is getting hard to find with a reasonable price, but we've done our best to make these veneer sheets as affordable as possible.
Common Name:
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Ebony, Macassar, Calamander, Marblewood, Indian Ebony, Coromandel | |
Scientific Name:
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Diospyros celebica | |
Family:
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Ebenaceae | |
Color:
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Black with dark brown to orange-brown streaks | |
Origin:
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Celebes Islands in the East Indies | |
Hardness:
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Very hard | |
Texture:
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Fine grain, closed pore | |
Finishing:
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Readily accepts stains and finishes |