Chatoyance was measured by the chatometry.com team using the PZC method. The statistics for this specific timber are hereby summarized to provide an evaluation of data robustness:
Number of sources for samples: 2
Number of individual trees analyzed: 2
Number of specimens: 6
Number of measurements: 18
Max PZC read (of all measurements): 29.3
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 25.0
Max PZC average on one log: 28.1
Min PZC average on one log: 27.8
PZC Average of all logs: 27.9

Species: sindora spp.
Family: Fabaceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: Sindora spp. are tropical Asian trees in the legume family (Fabaceae) characterized by large, pinnate leaves, showy flowers often borne in panicles, and distinctive woody, flattened pods.
Other Local Names: Krakas, Sindur, Meketil, Petir, Saputi, Sepeteh, Sepetir nin-yaki, Sepetir pay, Supa, Krathon, Maka-tea

Reference Colour: Light brown
Texture: Fine
Grain: Straight or interlocked
Interlocked Grain: Slight
Notes: Sapwood whitish grey to light brown or beige/pink. Heartwood light brown to golden brown depending on the species, darkens on exposure to light. Black stripes. Oily exudations. Pleasant scent.

Diameter: 50÷100cm
Density @12% MC: 640kg/m³
Janka Hardness: 1620lbf
Crushing Strength @12%MC: 56MPa
Static Bending Strength @12%MC: 82MPa
Longitudinal Modulus of Elasticity E: 16.9GPa
Volumetric Shrinkage Coefficient: 0.39% per %
Total Tangential Shrinkage TS: 7.5%
Total Radial Shrinkage TS: 3.5%
T/R Anisotropy Ratio: 2.1-
Fibre Saturation Point: 26%
Thermal Conductivity: 0.22W/mk
Sapwood Thickness: 7÷20cm
Sapwood Demarcation: Clearly demarcated

Resistance to Decay: Class 2 – durable SEPETIR Cross sections of Sindora leiocarpa
Resistance to Dry Wood Borers: Class S – susceptible (risk in all the wood)
Resistance to Termites: Class S – susceptible
Treatability: Class 3 – poorly treatable
Use Class Covered by Natural Durability: Class 3 – not in ground contact, outside
Durability Notes: This species is listed in the NF EN 350 standard. According to the European standard NF EN 335 of May 2013, performance length might be modified by conditions in which it is used.

Log Buoyancy: Floats
Log Conservation: Moderate (treatment recommended)
Drying Rate: Normal
Drying Risk of Distortion: No risk or very slight risk
Drying Risk of Case Hardening: No known specific risk
Drying Risk of Checking: Slight risk

Blunting Effect: Fairly high
Machining Tool: Tungsten carbide
Suitability for Peeling: Good
Suitability for Slicing: Good
Sawing Machining Notes: Marked dulling effect caused by resin.
Assembly Nailing Screwing: Good but pre-boring necessary
Additional Notes: Difficulties with finishing caused by oily exudations. Substitute for Walnut. Oils used, to make pharmaceutical products
End Uses: Cabinetry (high-end furniture), Flooring, Veneer for back or face of plywood, Industrial or heavy flooring, Veneer for interior of plywood, Sliced veneer, Panelling, Decking, Interior joinery, Seats, Built-in furniture or mobile item

Source 1: Tropical Timber Atlas, Editions Quae, e-ISBN 978-2-7592-2770-9