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: 2
Number of individual trees analyzed: 2
Number of specimens: 4
Number of measurements: 12
Max PZC read (of all measurements): 16.5
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 8.8
Max PZC average on one log: 15.8
Min PZC average on one log: 9.7
PZC Average of all logs: 12.7

Species: antrocaryon klaineanum
Family: Anacardiaceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: Antrocaryon klaineanum (Bush Mango) is a medium to large tropical African tree known for its alternate, pinnately compound leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers. It produces edible, yellow-orange drupes with a fleshy pulp and a large seed.
Other Local Names: N’gongo, Angonga, N’gongo, Akoua, Aprokuma, Anguekong, Mongongo, Gongu, Mugongo

Reference Colour: Pinkish white
Texture: Medium
Grain: Straight or interlocked
Interlocked Grain: Slight
Notes: Heartwood pinkish white to light brown. Sometimes wavy grain.

Diameter: 65÷120cm
Density @12% MC: 550kg/m³
Janka Hardness: 570lbf
Crushing Strength @12%MC: 40MPa
Static Bending Strength @12%MC: 76MPa
Longitudinal Modulus of Elasticity E: 13.45GPa
Volumetric Shrinkage Coefficient: 0.45% per %
Total Tangential Shrinkage TS: 6.9%
Total Radial Shrinkage TS: 4.6%
T/R Anisotropy Ratio: 1.5-
Fibre Saturation Point: 31%
Thermal Conductivity: 0.19W/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 2 – moderately treatable. Atlas of Tropical Timber Species
Use Class Covered by Natural Durability: Class 1 – inside (no risk of dampness)
Durability Notes: Prone to blue stain.

Log Buoyancy: Floats
Log Conservation: Low (treatment necessary)
Drying Rate: Rapid to normal
Drying Risk of Distortion: Slight risk
Drying Risk of Case Hardening: No known specific risk
Drying Risk of Checking: Slight risk

Blunting Effect: Normal
Machining Tool: Ordinary
Suitability for Peeling: Good
Suitability for Slicing: Good
Sawing Machining Notes: Risk of tearing. Filling is required to obtain a good finish.
Assembly Nailing Screwing: Good
Additional Notes: Substitute for Okoumé (Aucoumea klaineana) and Ilomba (Pycnanthus angolensis)
End Uses: Framing, Built-in furniture or mobile item, Boxes and crates, Moulding, Veneer for back or face of plywood, House framing, Veneer for interior of plywood, Blockboard, Glued Laminated, Sliced veneer, Interior joinery, Seats

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