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: 1
Number of individual trees analyzed: 1
Number of specimens: 2
Number of measurements: 6
Max PZC read (of all measurements): 18.6
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 16.3
Max PZC average on one log: 17.1
Min PZC average on one log: 17.1
PZC Average of all logs: 17.1

Species: canarium schweifurtii
Family: Burseraceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: There is no known plant species named Canarium Schweifurtii. It appears to be a non-existent or misspelled name.
Other Local Names: M’bili, Abel, M’bili, African Canarium, Abeul, Ovili, Bediwunua, Eyere, Abe, Elemi, Mwafu, Gbéri, Bidikala, M’bidikala, Canarium, Billi

Reference Colour: Pinkish brown
Texture: Coarse
Grain: Interlocked grain
Interlocked Grain: Marked
Notes: Light brown slightly pinkish. Possible presence of wind shakes (internal fractures in wood).

Diameter: 80÷120cm
Density @12% MC: 490kg/m³
Janka Hardness: 390lbf
Crushing Strength @12%MC: 36MPa
Static Bending Strength @12%MC: 59MPa
Longitudinal Modulus of Elasticity E: 10.49GPa
Volumetric Shrinkage Coefficient: 0.42% per %
Total Tangential Shrinkage TS: 9.9%
Total Radial Shrinkage TS: 5.9%
T/R Anisotropy Ratio: 1.7-
Fibre Saturation Point: 40%
Thermal Conductivity: 0.17W/mk
Sapwood Thickness: 5÷10cm
Sapwood Demarcation: Not clearly demarcated

Resistance to Decay: Class 5 – non-durable
Resistance to Dry Wood Borers: Class S – susceptible (risk in all the wood)
Resistance to Termites: Class S – susceptible
Treatability: Class 4 – non-treatable
Use Class Covered by Natural Durability: Class 1 – inside (no risk of dampness) Notes. This species is listed in the NF EN 350 standard. Prone to blue stain. Atlas of Tropical Timber Species AIÉLÉ / AFRICAN CANARIUM*
Durability Notes: This species is listed in the NF EN 350 standard. Prone to blue stain. Atlas of Tropical Timber Species AIÉLÉ / AFRICAN CANARIUM* Cross sections of Canarium schweinfurthii

Log Buoyancy: Floats
Log Conservation: Low (treatment necessary)
Drying Rate: Slow
Drying Risk of Distortion: High risk
Drying Risk of Case Hardening: No known specific risk
Drying Risk of Checking: High risk

Blunting Effect: Fairly high
Sawing Tooth: Stellite-tipped
Machining Tool: Tungsten carbide
Suitability for Peeling: Good
Suitability for Slicing: Good
Assembly Nailing Screwing: Poor
Additional Notes: Can be used as a substitute for Okoumé (Aucoumea klaineana) for plywood
End Uses: Formwork, Interior joinery, Boxes and crates, Built-in furniture or mobile item, Veneer for back or face of plywood, Blockboard, Veneer for interior of plywood, Sliced veneer, Panelling

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