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: 3
Number of measurements: 9
Max PZC read (of all measurements): 10.4
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 7.9
Max PZC average on one log: 9.0
Min PZC average on one log: 9.0
PZC Average of all logs: 9.0

Species: maquira sclerophylla
Family: Moraceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: Maquira sclerophylla is a medium to large tree in the Moraceae family, characterized by its hard, leathery, evergreen leaves (sclerophyllous) and edible, drupe-like fruits. It typically thrives in dry, savanna-like environments.
Other Local Names: Capinuri, Capomo

Reference Colour: Creamy white
Texture: Medium
Grain: Interlocked grain
Interlocked Grain: Slight
Notes: Wood cream white to light yellow. Unpleasant odour when green.

Diameter: 60÷100cm
Density @12% MC: 470kg/m³
Janka Hardness: 390lbf
Crushing Strength @12%MC: 39MPa
Static Bending Strength @12%MC: 58MPa
Longitudinal Modulus of Elasticity E: 10.07GPa
Volumetric Shrinkage Coefficient: 0.46% per %
Total Tangential Shrinkage TS: 7%
Total Radial Shrinkage TS: 3.8%
T/R Anisotropy Ratio: 1.8-
Fibre Saturation Point: 26%
Thermal Conductivity: 0.17W/mk
Sapwood Demarcation: Not demarcated

Resistance to Decay: Class 5 – non-durable
Resistance to Dry Wood Borers: Class S – susceptible (risk in all the wood)
Resistance to Termites: Class S – susceptible
Treatability: Class 1 – treatable
Use Class Covered by Natural Durability: Class 1 – inside (no risk of dampness) Atlas of Tropical Timber Species MUIRATINGA

Log Buoyancy: Floats
Log Conservation: Low (treatment necessary)
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: High
Machining Tool: Tungsten carbide
Suitability for Peeling: Good
Suitability for Slicing: Good
Sawing Machining Notes: Fuzzy surface. Very high silica content.
Assembly Nailing Screwing: Poor
End Uses: Formwork, Interior joinery, Boxes and crates, Built-in furniture or mobile item, Veneer for back or face of plywood, Moulding, Veneer for interior of plywood, Sliced veneer, Panelling, Marquetry

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