Ceylon Indian Ebony (Botanical: Diospyros edenum)
Indian Ebony Characteristics
Very nice to work and polish, but
also very hard. A Heavy and Hard wood with a moderate
workability.
Color Range
Heartwood is dark jet black with dark brown/black streaks, very unique.
Other Names
black wood, ceylon ebony
Typical Use:
Musical instruments, turning, inlay,
and accents.
Tree Characteristics:
The midsize tree.
Indian Ebony grows:
India and East India.