Title with weight Ebony,Macassar - 68 lb/cu ft Image Thickness 4/4 Strengths Takes an excellent finish Small movement in service Very decorative Weaknesses Black heartwood is brittle Severe blunting of cutting edges Pre-boring necessary for nailing Difficult to glue Key Uses Cabinet making Musical Instruments Inlay work Turnery Billiard Cues Hardness Dense, Hard Sources Indonesia Texture Fine and even