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: 5
Number of specimens: 11
Number of measurements: 33
Max PZC read (of all measurements): 24.8
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 13.9
Max PZC average on one log: 24.0
Min PZC average on one log: 15.6
PZC Average of all logs: 18.7

Species: nesogordonia spp.
Family: Malvaceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: Medium to large trees with alternate, simple leaves. Flowers are typically solitary and axillary, often showy, with numerous stamens. Fruits are woody, often lobed or winged capsules.
Other Local Names: Kissinhungo, Ovoé, Ovoui, Aborbora, Danta, Otutu, Naouya, Kondofindo, Danta

Reference Colour: Red brown
Texture: Fine
Grain: Straight or interlocked
Interlocked Grain: Slight
Notes: Wood light brown to reddish brown. Moiré and ribbon- like aspect on quartersawn. Sometimes presence of very small knots.

Diameter: 50÷80cm
Density @12% MC: 760kg/m³
Janka Hardness: 1500lbf
Crushing Strength @12%MC: 67MPa
Static Bending Strength @12%MC: 120MPa
Longitudinal Modulus of Elasticity E: 13.02GPa
Volumetric Shrinkage Coefficient: 0.5% per %
Total Tangential Shrinkage TS: 7.5%
Total Radial Shrinkage TS: 5.1%
T/R Anisotropy Ratio: 1.5-
Fibre Saturation Point: 30%
Thermal Conductivity: 0.25W/mk
Lower Heating Value: 18470KJ/Kg
Sapwood Thickness: 2÷5cm
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) KOTIBÉ / DANTA* Cross sections of Nesogordonia papaverifera
Resistance to Termites: Class D-M – durable to moderately durable
Treatability: Class – 3-4 – poorly or not permeable
Use Class Covered by Natural Durability: Class 2 – inside or under cover (dampness possible)
Durability Notes: This species is listed in the NF EN 350 standard. Variable natural resistance to decay depending on the species.

Log Buoyancy: Does not float
Log Conservation: Low (treatment necessary)

Sawing Machining Notes: Blunting effect due to hardness. Tends to clog sawteeth when green. Sometimes difficulties due to interlocked grain.
Assembly Notes: Pre-boring necessary. Can stain when gluing.
End Uses: Turned goods, Tool handles (resilient woods), Cabinetry (high-end furniture), Exterior joinery, Stairs (inside), Interior joinery, Veneer for back or face of plywood, Built-in furniture or mobile item, Vehicle or container flooring, Flooring, Veneer for interior of plywood, Sliced veneer, Panelling, Sculpture

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