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): 8.8
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 6.9
Max PZC average on one log: 7.7
Min PZC average on one log: 7.7
PZC Average of all logs: 7.7

Species: syzygium malaccense
Family: Myrtaceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: Syzygium malaccense is a medium-sized tropical tree characterized by glossy, oblong leaves and showy, fluffy bright red-pink flowers that bloom directly on the trunk and branches. It produces crisp, waxy, pear-shaped fruits, typically red or pink, with a single large seed.
Other Local Names: Jaman, Jaman, Jambu, Jamun, Meralu, Nir-naval, Black kelat, Common kelat, Obar, Thabye, Water gum, Makasim, Chomphu, Plong, Tram

Reference Colour: Brown
Texture: Fine
Grain: Interlocked grain
Interlocked Grain: Slight
Notes: Wood golden brown, greyish brown or brown with pink or purplish glints. Irregular or wavy grain. Resin deposits.

Diameter: 40÷90cm
Density @12% MC: 860kg/m³
Janka Hardness: 1680lbf
Crushing Strength @12%MC: 73MPa
Static Bending Strength @12%MC: 110MPa
Longitudinal Modulus of Elasticity E: 15.46GPa
Volumetric Shrinkage Coefficient: 0.62% per %
Total Tangential Shrinkage TS: 8.7%
Total Radial Shrinkage TS: 5.3%
T/R Anisotropy Ratio: 1.6-
Fibre Saturation Point: 33%
Thermal Conductivity: 0.28W/mk
Lower Heating Value: 19180KJ/Kg
Sapwood Thickness: 1÷4cm
Sapwood Demarcation: Not clearly demarcated

Resistance to Decay: Class 3 – moderately durable
Resistance to Dry Wood Borers: Class S – susceptible (risk in all the wood)
Resistance to Termites: Class M – moderately durable
Treatability: Class 3 – poorly treatable
Use Class Covered by Natural Durability: Class 2 – inside or under cover (dampness possible) KELAT
Durability Notes: Resistance to decay moderate to good according to the species.

Log Buoyancy: Does not float
Log Conservation: Moderate (treatment recommended)
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: Normal
Sawing Tooth: Ordinary or alloy steel
Machining Tool: Ordinary
Suitability for Peeling: Not recommended or without interest
Suitability for Slicing: Not recommended or without interest
Assembly Nailing Screwing: Good but pre-boring necessary
Assembly Notes: Tends to split with nailing. High specific gravity: important that gluing be performed in compliance with the code of practice and instructions for the glue used.
End Uses: Heavy carpentry, Exterior joinery, Ship building (planking and deck), Interior joinery, Vehicle or container flooring, Built-in furniture or mobile item, Musical instruments, Flooring, Tool handles (resilient woods)

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