DiaDot.com African Ebony
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               Name
                          African Ebony (Diospyrus spp.)
               Type
                          Hardwood.
               Other Names
                          Includes varieties from Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon,
                          Kribi, Gaboon, Madagascar, and Zaire.
               Sources
                          Grows primarily in central to southern Africa.
               Appearance
                          Very fine texture with an indistinct grain and metallic
                          luster. Uniformly black heartwood and yellowish white
                          sapwood.
               Physical Props
                          Very heavy, hard, strong, and stiff with high shock and
                          decay resistance. Steam-bends reasonably well.
                          Requires pre-drilling to nail or screw.
               Working Props
                          Works with some difficulty - tends to chip and quickly
                          dulls cutting edges. Turns well. Finishes to a naturally
                          dark polished surface.
               Uses
                          Used for piano keys, musical instruments, turnery, inlay,
                          novelties, billiard cues, brush backs, and cutlery handles.

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