East Indian Ebony/Macassar (EXOTIC)

• Brown to black in color with lighter streaks.
• Extremely hard and heavy.
• The heart is usually brittle and the wood in of itself is used mainly for decorative purposes.
• Grain is usually straight but may sometimes be irregular or wavy with a fine texture.
• Distinctive metallic luster.
• Very RARE
• Difficult to find.
• EXPENSIVE

***FUN FACT: Macassar ebony’s scientific name Diospyros Celebica translates to “fruit of the God’s” and is even referenced in the Holy Bible (Ezekiel 27:15) ***