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: 4
Number of individual trees analyzed: 4
Number of specimens: 10
Number of measurements: 30
Max PZC read (of all measurements): 22.2
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 13.6
Max PZC average on one log: 20.9
Min PZC average on one log: 16.7
PZC Average of all logs: 18.1

Species: cordia goeldiana
Family: Boraginaceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: Cordia goeldiana is a medium to large tropical tree known for its simple, alternate leaves and clusters of small white flowers. It produces small, round drupes and is highly valued for its durable, attractive timber.
Other Local Names: Frei-jorge, Cordia wood, Jenny wood, Laurel blanco, Laurel blanco

Reference Colour: Light brown
Texture: Medium
Grain: Straight or interlocked
Interlocked Grain: Slight

Diameter: 50÷90cm
Density @12% MC: 580kg/m³
Janka Hardness: 690lbf
Crushing Strength @12%MC: 48MPa
Static Bending Strength @12%MC: 86MPa
Longitudinal Modulus of Elasticity E: 17.27GPa
Volumetric Shrinkage Coefficient: 0.55% per %
Total Tangential Shrinkage TS: 6.3%
Total Radial Shrinkage TS: 4.3%
T/R Anisotropy Ratio: 1.5-
Fibre Saturation Point: 22%
Thermal Conductivity: 0.2W/mk
Sapwood Thickness: 2÷4cm
Sapwood Demarcation: Clearly demarcated

Resistance to Decay: Class 2 – durable
Resistance to Dry Wood Borers: Class D – durable (sapwood demarcated, risk limited to sapwood)
Resistance to Termites: Class M – moderately durable
Treatability: Class 1 – 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: Rapid
Drying Risk of Distortion: Slight risk
Drying Risk of Case Hardening: No known specific risk
Drying Risk of Checking: Slight risk

Blunting Effect: Normal
Sawing Tooth: Ordinary or alloy steel
Machining Tool: Ordinary
Suitability for Peeling: Good
Suitability for Slicing: Good
Sawing Machining Notes: Sometimes grain tearing with sawing and machining. Sharp tools are necessary to avoid woolliness.
Assembly Nailing Screwing: Good but pre-boring necessary
Assembly Notes: Tends to split with nailing.
End Uses: Framing, Ship building (planking and, deck), Cabinetry (high-end furniture), Veneer for back or face of, plywood, Vehicle or container flooring, Panelling, Glued Laminated, Exterior joinery, Interior joinery, Built-in furniture or mobile item, Sliced veneer, Exterior panelling

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