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What kind of wood is ebony?

Ebony is one of the five genera and eight categories specified in the national standard of mahogany. It belongs to mahogany. In recent years, due to the popularity of top mahogany such as rosewood, huanghuali, and black rosewood, ebony is not well known to people. However, ebony is a traditional

One of the furniture materials, it also has its unique value.

Ebony is hard in nature and mostly appears in brown-black, black-red, gold, tawny, etc. colors.

Its cut surface is smooth, the wood grain is fine, and it can be polished to a mirror-like finish. Some ebony wood is better than rosewood.

It never fades, decays, or infests insects, making it an ideal material for making works of art and antique furniture.

Uses of ebony: 1. Purify the air. Ebony has experienced many years of carbonization and has strong adsorption properties. When placed at home, it can absorb moisture and impurities in the air, purify the air, and at the same time allow

The air is cleaner.

2. ward off evil spirits. In Feng Shui, ebony is very spiritual and can play the role of warding off evil spirits and calming the mind. Therefore, many items made of ebony are often used to ward off evil spirits and ensure safety.

3. For interior decoration, ebony has a hard and delicate texture, and is also anti-corrosive and wear-resistant. Ebony can be used to make decorative accessories or furniture crafts, etc. Placing it indoors can improve the overall decoration quality.