Andaman marblewood (wood)
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Descripción
Wood of the species Diospyros kurzii native to India and the Andaman Islands. The heavy, durable, fine grained wood is black with yellowish stripes, forming a marble-like grain pattern. Like other ebonies, it is highly valued for furniture, inlay and decorative items; it is resistant to insects and takes a high polish.
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Otros términos
- madera de ébano andamanés (madera) [es]
- Andaman marble (wood) [en]
- Andaman zebra wood (wood) [en]