Usually most common reactions simply include eye, skin, and respiratory irritation.

Odor:Ebony has a mild, slightly unpleasant odor when being worked.Īllergies/Toxicity: Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, Ebony in the Diospyros genus has been reported as a sensitizer. Due to the high oil content found in this wood, it can occasionally cause problems with gluing. Finishes well, and polishes to a high luster. Tearout may occur on pieces that have interlocked or irregular grain. Workability: Can be difficult to work due to its extremely high density.

Rot Resistance:Ebony is rated as being very durable, with good resistance to termites and other insects. Fine even texture with very high natural luster.Įndgrain: Diffuse-porous medium to large pores in no specific arrangement, few solitary and radial multiples of 2-3 black mineral deposits present growth rings indistinct rays not visible without lens parenchyma reticulate/banded, possibly marginal, apotracheal parenchyma diffuse-in-aggregates, paratracheal parenchyma vasicentric. Grain/Texture:Grain is usually straight but can also be interlocked. Occasionally dark brown or grayish-brown streaks may be present. Shrinkage: Radial: 8.3%, Tangential: 11.2%, Volumetric: 19.6%, T/R Ratio: 1.3Ĭolor/Appearance: Heartwood is usually jet-black, with little to no variation or visible grain. Common Name(s): Gaboon Ebony, African Ebony, Nigerian Ebony, Cameroon Ebony

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