(Cordia dodecandra) Ziricote is an exotic wood native to the Central American countries of Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico.? The feel is buttery smooth and slick. This dark gray to brown to black wood is similar to Ebony in weight and density.?It is a hard, dense wood, with a medium texture.?The density translates to great sustain with a nice, medium tone.?The color ranges from reddish brown to dark brown,?sometimes with either a green or purple hue, with unusual black streaks.?Some pieces have gorgeous striping and "spider web" grain patterns?or ?landscape? grain figure. Quartersawn surfaces can also have ray flakes similar in appearance to those found on quartersawn?Hard Maple. The pale yellowish sapwood is sometimes incorporated into designs for aesthetic effect, or to cut down on wastage.?It works very nicely and finishes well to a high luster.