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: 5
Number of individual trees analyzed: 5
Number of specimens: 14
Number of measurements: 42
Max PZC read (of all measurements): 20.9
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 7.5
Max PZC average on one log: 18.8
Min PZC average on one log: 8.0
PZC Average of all logs: 12.2

Species: phoebe porosa
Family: Lauraceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: Phoebe Porosa is a distinctive shrub or small tree, characterized by its deeply textured, porous bark and sturdy, ovate leaves. Its mature stems feature a visible network of tiny pores, giving the plant a unique, almost breathable appearance.
Other Local Names: Canela, Canela imbuia, Embuia, Brazilian walnut, Brazilian walnut

Reference Colour: Yellow brown
Texture: Fine
Grain: Straight or interlocked
Interlocked Grain: Slight
Notes: Heartwood yellow brown to dark brown with irregular, thin darker veins. Pleasant scent.

Diameter: 80÷120cm
Density @12% MC: 710kg/m³
Janka Hardness: 1470lbf
Crushing Strength @12%MC: 49MPa
Static Bending Strength @12%MC: 84MPa
Longitudinal Modulus of Elasticity E: 9.26GPa
Volumetric Shrinkage Coefficient: 0.45% per %
Total Tangential Shrinkage TS: 6.8%
Total Radial Shrinkage TS: 3.3%
T/R Anisotropy Ratio: 2.1-
Fibre Saturation Point: 25%
Thermal Conductivity: 0.24W/mk
Lower Heating Value: 19830KJ/Kg
Sapwood Thickness: 3÷6cm
Sapwood Demarcation: Clearly demarcated

Resistance to Decay: Class 3 – moderately durable
Resistance to Dry Wood Borers: Class D – durable (sapwood demarcated, risk limited to sapwood)
Resistance to Termites: Class M – moderately durable
Treatability: Class 2 – moderately treatable.
Use Class Covered by Natural Durability: Class 2 – inside or under cover (dampness possible) IMBUIA

Log Buoyancy: Floats
Log Conservation: Moderate (treatment recommended)
Drying Rate: Slow
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: Sawdust may cause dermatitis.
Assembly Nailing Screwing: Good
Additional Notes: Can be used as a substitute for European walnut (Juglans regia). This species is most, often reserved for deluxe end uses
End Uses: Turned goods, Interior joinery, Framing, Built-in furniture or mobile item, Ship building (planking and deck), Moulding, Cabinetry (high-end furniture), House framing, Stairs (inside), Flooring, Veneer for back or face of plywood, Sliced veneer, Panelling, Exterior panelling, Exterior joinery

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