Amara is Macassar Ebony from Indonesia.
Amara Ebony, Asian Ebony (Botanical: Diospyros amara, celebica)
Asian Ebony Characteristics
Usually straight grained fine texture and very high natural luster. A Heavy and Hard wood with a moderate workability. It is very similar in characteristics to macassar ebony and comes from Borneo.
Color Range
Heartwood is medium brown with a sometimes reddish hue, commonly jet-black with occasional brown streaks.
Other Names
Asian Ebony, Amara Ebony, Indonesian Macassar Ebony
Typical Use:
Musical instruments, turning, inlay, Tools and accents.
Tree Characteristics:
This is a small slow growing tree.
Asian Ebony grows:
Asia, Borneo, Indonesia