Hearne Hardwoods with over 120 species of domestic and exotic hardwoods in stock, is one of the largest specialty lumber yards in the world. We are a retailer of exotic wood up to 84" inches wide, figured wood, hardwood flooring and millwork services.

Origin of Wood Type:	Africa
Botanical Name:	Dalbergia melanoxylon
Specific Gravity:	1.2
Avg. Weight Per BF (?):	6.25 lb/ bf
Color Range:	Dark Purple-Brown
Rarity / Availability: (?):	Rare
Typical Avg. Width:	1" to 8"
Typical Avg. Length:	1' to 3' feet
Avg. Waste Factor (?):	50% & up
Wood Uses:	Musical Instruments, Wood Turning, Wood Carving, Knife Handles, Inlay Work and many other uses!
lumber Grades (?):	Unselected, Quarter Sawn, Turning Blocks
Other Trade Names:	Mozambique Ebony, Mpingo
Description:	Member of the rosewood family. One of the few members of the dalbergia family to be found in Africa Used for oboes and clarinets Often jet black