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): 15.1
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 11.1
Max PZC average on one log: 14.2
Min PZC average on one log: 12.0
PZC Average of all logs: 13.1

Species: myroxylon peruiferum
Family: Fabaceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: Medium to large tree native to Central and South America, known for its aromatic resin (Peruvian Balsam) used in medicine and perfumery. It features pinnate leaves and produces winged fruits.
Other Local Names: Incienso, Quina-quina, Balsam, Cabreuva, Cabreuva vermelha, Oleo vermelho, Myroxylon, Sandalo, Arbol del bálsamo, Bálsamo, Incienso, Bálsamo de tolu, Bálsamo de perú, Estoraque, Quina-quina

Reference Colour: Red brown
Texture: Fine
Grain: Interlocked grain
Interlocked Grain: Slight
Notes: Sapwood cream white. Heartwood purplish-red to reddish brown darkening on exposure, with stripes of lighter colour. Very fine storeyed structure, perceptible. Sporadic resinous marks. Pleasant slight scent when sawn.

Diameter: 50÷60cm
Density @12% MC: 950kg/m³
Janka Hardness: 3000lbf
Crushing Strength @12%MC: 85MPa
Static Bending Strength @12%MC: 149MPa
Longitudinal Modulus of Elasticity E: 20.56GPa
Volumetric Shrinkage Coefficient: 0.58% per %
Total Tangential Shrinkage TS: 8%
Total Radial Shrinkage TS: 4.9%
T/R Anisotropy Ratio: 1.6-
Fibre Saturation Point: 23%
Thermal Conductivity: 0.31W/mk
Sapwood Thickness: 1÷4cm
Sapwood Demarcation: Clearly demarcated

Resistance to Decay: Class 1-2 – very durable to durable
Resistance to Dry Wood Borers: Class D – durable (sapwood demarcated, risk limited to sapwood)
Resistance to Termites: Class D – durable
Treatability: Class – 3-4 – poorly or not permeable
Use Class Covered by Natural Durability: Class 4 – in ground or fresh water contact Atlas of Tropical Timber Species BALSAMO

Log Buoyancy: Does not float
Log Conservation: Good
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: Fairly high
Sawing Tooth: Stellite-tipped
Machining Tool: Tungsten carbide
Suitability for Peeling: Not recommended or without interest
Suitability for Slicing: Good
Sawing Machining Notes: Good results in turnery. Very fine surface obtained after sanding.
Assembly Nailing Screwing: Good but pre-boring necessary
Assembly Notes: Very high specific gravity: important that gluing be performed in compliance with the code of practice and instructions for the glue used.
Additional Notes: Sometimes difficulties with finishing caused by resin. Used medicinally and in, perfumery
End Uses: Turned goods, Exterior joinery, Shipbuilding, Interior joinery, Cabinetry (high-end furniture), Moulding, Stairs (inside), Flooring, Panelling, Sliced veneer

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