Black and White Ebony

BLACK AND WHITE EBONY  (Diospyros malabarica (syn. Diospyros embryopteris, D. peregrina)

Common Names : Black and White Ebony, Ébène strié, Pale Moon Ebony

Distribution:  Laos and southeast Asia

Color/Appearance : Heartwood is a pale straw color, with darker black streaks throughout; some pieces may be predominantly black rather than white. Sapwood is a paler white color, not always clearly defined.

 Janka hardness : 1780 lbf

Density : 4.25 lb/lbf

Shrinkage: 1

Radial (thickness): N/A

Tangential (width): N/A

Volumetric (total): N/A,

T/R Ratio (width to depth): N/A

Allergies/toxicity: Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, Ebony in the Diospyros genus has been reported as a sensitizer. Usually most common reactions simply include eye and skin irritation.

Controlled species : CITES : No, l’IUCN : No

Common uses : Turned objects, inlay, and other small wood projects.