Botanical Name

Diospyros crassiflora

Other Names

Cameroon, Madagascar, etc., according to origin.

Characteristics

Very heavy

Color

Heartwood only, uneven gray to black with black stripes to jet black.

Pattern

Slightly interlocked; fine texture.

Uses

Handles, piano and organ keys, other musical instrument parts, turnings, sawn veneers for inlays and antique repairs.

Price Range

Valuable