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.