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Botanical Name | Diospyros celebica |
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Other Names | Amara, Amara Ebony, Pink Ebony, Red Ebony |
Main Color Group | Variegated |
Grain Pattern | Pronounced |
Workability | Challenging |
Avg Dry Weight - LB/FT3 | 70 |
Avg Dry Weight - KG/M3 | 1120 |
Janka Hardness - LBF | 3220 |
Janka Hardness - Newtons | 14140 |
According to the only sources we could find willing to step up to the plate on this wood, Amara Ebony and Macassar Ebony are of the exact same species (Diospyros Celebica), with the difference put forth being that Amara is exclusive to Indonesia. Amara is known for its deep chocolate browns with pink striping; the difference in its coloration and that of typical Macassar Ebony being attributed to the soil conditions in Indonesia. Its grains are more likely to be wavy or irregular than straight, with a fine texture and nice natural luster.
Our experience yields a broader perspective, as we have found the wood sometimes with greens and reds — more similar to Malaysian Blackwood, at times, with hues darker and more muted — and devoid of any pink content. Pieces which more resemble Macassar have also contained gold – orange hues, in addition to pinks. It’s sap content is tan in color and, despite its density, it has good working properties.
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Sustainability: This species is not listed in the CITES Appendices. The IUCN Red List does not even acknowledge this wood by name, although they have categorized Macassar Ebony as “Vulnerable.”
Common Uses: Veneer, musical instruments, furniture, turned objects, carvings, inlay, trim and other small projects.
Comments: A number of examples feature “landscape” grain patterns, giving credence to the school of thought that perhaps the wood is some sort of Malaysian Blackwood-Macassar Ebony hybrid, or is at least worthy of its own species designation.
While the wood is quite substantial, we found its density to be slightly less than that of Macassar Ebony and Malaysian Blackwood. This is a very unique exotic wood, and a species rarely seen in the US.
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$64.30 | A | 41.25 × 5 × 0.63 in | EBAM1034 |
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| Small defect. | a | |
$51.84 | AB | 38.19 × 4.75 × 0.63 in | EBAM1033 | | Check. Defect. | ab | |
$61.47 | B | 42.25 × 5.6 × 0.5 in | EBAM1032 | | Knot. Cracks. | b | |
$42.73 | B | 34.63 × 4.75 × 0.63 in | EBAM1031 | | Knots. Checks. | b | |
$60.14 | AB | 43.75 × 4.81 × 0.63 in | EBAM1030 | | Knots. Light checks. | ab | |
$104.02 | AB | 39 × 7 × 0.81 in | EBAM1029 | | Knots. Light checks. | ab | |
$72.71 | B | 58.19 × 4.81 × 0.63 in | EBAM1028 | | Knots. Checks. | b | |
$87.24 | AB | 45.63 × 6.69 × 0.69 in | EBAM1027 | | Checks. | ab | |
$67.11 | B | 73.81 × 3.5 × 0.69 in | EBAM1026 | | Checks. | b | |
$69.06 | B | 36.25 × 5.5 × 0.81 in | EBAM1025 |
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| Knots. Checks. | b | |
$141.93 | AB | 74.5 × 5 × 0.81 in | EBAM1024 |
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| 4” crack on end. | ab | |
$90.72 | AB | 49.5 × 4.81 × 0.81 in | EBAM1023 |
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| Nice figire. | ab | |
$105.30 | AB | 47 × 5.88 × 0.94 in | EBAM1022 |
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| Check. | ab | |
$86.77 | B | 41.75 × 6 × 0.94 in | EBAM1021 | | Knots. Defect. | b | |
$818.00 | STANDARD | 1 × 1 × 1 in | PROJEBAMARA1001 | | 20 BD.FT Amara Ebony project pack Lengths: 48″-92″ (last piece might be shorter to balance bd.ft total) We S2S by default – surfaced thickness will be up to 1/4″ less than nominal thickness. Note: | standard | |
$101.12 | B | 43.25 × 6.75 × 0.81 in | EBAM1020 | | Planer skip. Crack. | b | |
$99.56 | B | 40.31 × 7.13 × 0.81 in | EBAM1019 |
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| Planer skip. | b | |
$38.67 | AB | 29 × 3.5 × 0.81 in | EBAM1018 |
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| Width varies 3.25”-3.75”. | ab | |
$40.83 | AB | 38.13 × 2.81 × 0.81 in | EBAM1017 |
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| Crack near edge (one side). | ab | |
$76.63 | AB | 61.88 × 3.25 × 0.94 in | EBAM1016 |
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| Check on edge. | ab | |
$74.17 | AB | 44.44 × 4.38 × 0.81 in | EBAM1015 |
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| Width varies 4.25”-4.5” | ab | |
$52.11 | AB | 34.19 × 4 × 0.81 in | EBAM1014 |
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| Checks one end. | ab | |
$68.07 | A | 40.94 × 4 × 0.81 in | EBAM1013 |
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| 3.5” crack on end. | a | |
$30.00 | A | 21 × 3 × 0.3 in | FINGEREBAMARA1001 |
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| Amara Ebony Fingerboard 21″ x 3.0″ x 0.30″ (minimum) Manufactured with luthiers in mind, but excellent blanks for box-making and other smaller items Photographs are representative of what you will receive | a | |
$132.59 | B | 49 × 7.812 × 0.937 in | EBAM1012 |
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| Cracks on one face. Width varies 7.812″ – 8.125″ | b | |
$174.21 | B | 77.375 × 6.5 × 0.875 in | EBAM1011 | | Crack in middle of board, end checking, and small knots. Width varie 6.5″ – 7.125″ | b | |
$218.15 | A | 77.75 × 6.75 × 0.875 in | EBAM1010 |
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| Small knots with end cracks. Stunning figure! Width varies 6.75″ – 7.375″ | a | |
$133.71 | A | 75.687 × 4.25 × 0.875 in | EBAM1009 | | Cracks on one end. Nice landscape figure. Width varies 4.25″ – 5.125″. | a | |
$112.45 | AB | 53.062 × 5.562 × 0.637 in | EBAM1008 | | Small cracks with wane on one end. | ab | |
$159.62 | A | 48 × 8 × 0.875 in | EBAM1007 |
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| Cracks on one end. | a | |
$149.83 | AAA | 39.437 × 8.437 × 0.875 in | EBAM1006 |
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| Beautiful Figure! | aaa | |
$111.45 | AB | 36 × 8.125 × 1 in | EBAM1005 |
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| Cracks on one face. | ab | |
AAA | 61.25 × 4.3 × 0.87 in | EBAM1004 |
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| Tapered Board 4.3 to 4.7 wide | aaa | ||
$74.26 | AB | 52 × 3.75 × 0.87 in | EBAM1003 |
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| Slight check in Sap wood | ab | |
$118.24 | AB | 54 × 5.75 × 0.87 in | EBAM1002 |
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| beautiful Figured Face small end checks | ab | |
$114.67 | AB | 41.25 × 7.3 × 0.87 in | EBAM1001 |
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| Beautiful Figure 2 small knots | ab |
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