In Sri Lanka, it is illegal to harvest and sell ebony wood. It possesses the following valuable qualities: high wood hardness (twice as hard as oak), easy to polish (suitable for high-quality polishing, after which it becomes perfectly smooth), it has practically no pitting, provides glossy smooth surface, water and termite-resistant.
Ebony wood in Sri Lanka is prohibited from harvesting and selling due to its unique properties: high hardness, ease of polishing, minimal pitting, smooth finish, and resistance to water and insects.