Diospyros crassiflora - Diospyros mespiliformis - Diospyros dendoDiospyros crassiflora - Diospyros mespiliformis - Diospyros dendo

Gaboon Ebony

Botanical Name : Diospyros crassiflora – Diospyros mespiliformis – Dioppyros dendo – French Name : ?b?ne du Gabon

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Description

  • -Height : 50′-60 ‘
    -Diameter : 1’-3 ‘
    -Lifespan :
    -Growth :
  • -Weight : 5.30 lbs / pmp
    -Hardness : 3220 lbs
    – Color: Black, black brown
    -Sapwood : Distinct, Rose in the dark green state on exposure to pale reddish-brown
    -Grain : Straight, irregular
    -Texture : Fine, uniform, natural luster
    -Working : Difficult with manual tools and machine tools
    -Sawmilling : Difficult
    -Blunting : Important
    -Molding :
    -Planing : Difficult
    -Shaping :
    -Turning : Very good
    -Carving : Very good
    -Boring :
    -Mortising :
    -Sanding :
    -Polishing : Very good
    -Finishing : Excellent
    -Bending : Good
    -Nailing :: Medium (Pre-drilling)
    -Gluing : Difficult
    -Stability : Good to average
    -Durability : Good
    -Environment : CITES II
    -Uses : Tools, Musical instruments (Piano, organs), cues, marquetry, turning, cutlery, sculpture
    -Precautions : Wearing a mask and long sleeves are recommended.
    -Budget price: Very high