pterocarpus angolensis, Fabaceae, 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): 15.5
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 14.3
Max PZC average on one log: 14.7
Min PZC average on one log: 14.7
PZC Average of all logs: 14.7
Species: pterocarpus angolensis
Family: Fabaceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: Pterocarpus angolensis is a medium-sized deciduous tree, also known as Kiaat or African Teak. It features dark, fissured bark often exuding red sap, bright yellow pea-like flowers, and distinctive flat, winged, bristly pods. Its durable reddish-brown timber is highly valued.
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