Pricing/Availability: Not commonly available, Black and White Ebony is very expensive, on par with solid-black species of ebony.
Usually most common reactions simply include eye and skin irritation. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information. Workability: Generally works and turns well, though pieces can be difficult to dry without checking.Īllergies/Toxicity: Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, Ebony in the Diospyros genus has been reported as a sensitizer. Rot Resistance: Reported to be very durable moderate insect/borer resistance, though portions of the wood commonly have insect holes present. Grain/Texture: Generally straight grain with a fine, uniform texture and good natural luster.Įndgrain: Diffuse-porous medium to large pores in no specific arrangement, few solitary and radial multiples of 2-3 heartwood deposits occasionally present parenchyma reticulate, diffuse-in-aggregates, vasicentric rays narrow, spacing close. Sapwood is a paler white color, not always clearly defined. 82Ĭolor/Appearance: Heartwood is a pale straw color, with darker black streaks throughout some pieces may be predominantly black rather than white. Scientific Name: Diospyros malabarica (syn. Black and White Ebony (Diospyros malabarica)Ĭommon Name(s): Black and White Ebony, Pale Moon Ebony