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Home > Lumber > Exotic Lumber > African Woods > Ebony Gaboon

Ebony Gaboon (Diospyros spp)

Ebony Gaboon

Characteristics
Light Heavy
Weight:
Soft Hard
Hardness:
Fine Coarse
Texture:
Easy Difficult
Working:
Easy Difficult
Finishing:
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Ebony Gaboon Characteristics

Very difficult to dry, but very stable after seasoning. Hard and heavy with a very fine texture. Takes a high glossy finish. Saw dust may irritate some people.

Color Range

Generally jet black but may feature faint yellowish or brown streaks.

Other Names

Indian ebony, Camagon, Tendu, Coromandel, Temru, Calamander wood, Tunki

Some Typical Uses

Handles, inlay, accessories, veneers, musical instruments

What's the Tree Like?

A meager tree that can grow to a height of 50-60 feet with a 24'' trunk diameter.

Ebony Gaboon grows in

Africa - Gold Coast, Nigeria, Cameroon, Zaire.
 
Ebony Gaboon Prices and Available Wood or Lumber Products
$129.99
$97.49 /Board Feet
10% off 100+

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