Macassar Ebony Veneer
Macassar
Ebony is also called Camagon, Coromandel, Calamander, Golden Ebony, Indian Ebony,
Tendu, Temru, Tunki and Timbruni. The growth range of the species includes the East
Indies, Philippine Islands, and the Celebes Islands of Indonesia. It prefers well-drained,
rocky soil, and is sometimes found near water but never in swamps.
The sapwood of Macassar Ebony is uniform light red in color, while the heartwood is black with reddish or reddish brown streaks. The combination of colours makes the wood an attractive choice for face veneers.
Macassar Ebony veneer grain of is typically straight to roey and texture is fine.
The lustre metallic and there is no discernible odour.
