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Article: Macassar Ebony Offers a Touch of Drama.
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- Wood & Wood Products
- Article date:
- July 1, 2000
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WITH A HEARTWOOD that is dark brown to black interspersed with contrasting bands of yellow to golden brown, Macassar ebony yields a bold and attractive look by offsetting the darkest of the dark woods with a variety of color.
However, good looks are sometimes Macassar ebony's strongest suit. The wood, while very hard, dense and heavy, can be extremely brittle at its heart. With that combination, Macassar ebony's uses are often relegated to the decorative, where strength is not a factor.
The wood is rare in veneer form because the trees usually are not tall. Defects aside, Macassar ebony is a prized wood. Its uses include high-end cabinetry, inlay work, ...