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"TEXAS EBONY (Pithocellobium flexicaule)
The Texas Ebony is called this because it is dark and hard and heavy BUT it is NOT a True ebony ie is not a Diospyros species.
Other common names: - Ebony blackbead, Apes earring, Ebony Ebano and Paloferro.
It grows in south Texas and Mexico. The heartwood is described as dark reddish-brown tinged with purple. It is close grained, strong, is oily or waxy and very heavy.
It is noted for its strength and finishes naturally to a high natural lustre. It machines and turns very well.
Weighs 63 lbs per cubic foot."
I orderd a log piece from Curly woods they have a web site.