Specs
- Common Names
- Macassar Ebony
- Scientific Name
- Diospyros celebica
- Origin
- Southeast Asia (Indonesia)
- Appearance
- Macassar Ebony heartwood is typically black with prominent brown streaks. The wood has a straight to interlocked grain with a fine texture. It exhibits a high natural luster.
- Avg. Dried Weight
- 55-80 lbs/ft3 (880-1280 kg/m3)
- Janka Hardness
- 3220 lbf
- Modulus of Rupture
- 25,700 lbf/in2 (177.2 MPa)
- Elastic Modulus
- 3,100,000 lbf/in2 (21.38 GPa)
- Crushing Strength
- 14,100 lbf/in2 (97.2 MPa)
- Shrinkage
- Radial: 4.8%, Tangential: 8.5%, Volumetric: 13.3%, T/R Ratio: 1.8
- Durability
- Rated as very durable; highly resistant to decay and insect attacks.
- Workability
- Macassar Ebony wood is generally difficult to work due to its high density and interlocked grain. It requires sharp tools and may have a blunting effect. Pre-drilling is recommended for nailing and screwing. It can be polished to a high shine and finishes well. The wood has excellent stability and resistance to warping.
