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Gaboon Ebony
| Property | Gaboon Ebony Diospyros crassiflora |
|---|---|
| Type | Hardwood |
| Cost | $$$$ · Exotic |
| Hardness | 3080 lbf |
| Workability | Difficult |
| Seasonal movement | Small |
| Outdoor-friendly | No |
| Origin | Imported (Africa) |
| Commonly built | Guitar fingerboards, Knife scales, Chess pieces, Inlay accents |
| Overview | The classic jet-black ebony used for fingerboards and fine accents; scarce, expensive, and sold in small pieces. |