castanea mollissima, Fagaceae, Angiospermae (Hardwood)

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): 10.4
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 8.3
Max PZC average on one log: 9.2
Min PZC average on one log: 9.2
PZC Average of all logs: 9.2
Species: castanea mollissima
Family: Fagaceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: The Chinese Chestnut (Castanea mollissima) is a medium-sized, deciduous tree highly valued for its resistance to chestnut blight. It features oblong-lanceolate, serrated, glossy green leaves and produces spiny burrs containing 2-3 sweet, edible nuts.
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