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thumb|Cross-section of an unprocessed piece of ebony wood Ebony is a dense black–brown hardwood, coming from several species in the genus Diospyros, which also includes the persimmon. A few Diospyros species, such as macassar and mun ebony, are dense enough to sink in water. Ebony is finely textured and has a mirror finish when polished, making it valuable as an ornamental wood. It is often cited as one of the most expensive woods in the world.

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Ebony is a dense, dark hardwood from trees in the Diospyros genus that becomes highly polished and reflective when finished, making it prized for decorative purposes. It is considered one of the world's most expensive woods, and some varieties are so dense they sink in water.

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thumb|Cross-section of an unprocessed piece of ebony wood Ebony is a dense black–brown hardwood, coming from several species in the genus Diospyros, which also includes the persimmon. A few Diospyros species, such as macassar and mun ebony, are dense enough to sink in water. Ebony is finely textured and has a mirror finish when polished, making it valuable as an ornamental wood. It is often cited as one of the most expensive woods in the world.

== Etymology == The word ebony comes from the Ancient Egyptian ', through the Ancient Greek ('), into Latin () and Middle English.

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