This category of "marble" figure ebony has a breath-taking arrangement of light and dark streaks that few other wood veneers can match. You don't have to be a woodworker to see the beauty in this kind of ebony. The grain patterns and range of colors in these ebony wood veneer sheets are outstanding. Even with a basic oil-based finish, this exotic has a remarkable look that few can resist.
Large ebony veneers wood veneer sheets are becoming nearly impossible to find because the trees are often harvested regardless of size.
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 |