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: 6
Number of individual trees analyzed: 7
Number of specimens: 18
Number of measurements: 54
Max PZC read (of all measurements): 19.3
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 10.3
Max PZC average on one log: 17.6
Min PZC average on one log: 11.0
PZC Average of all logs: 13.5

Species: chloroxylon swietenia
Family: Rutaceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: Chloroxylon swietenia (Indian Satinwood) is a medium-sized, deciduous tree known for its pinnate leaves and small white flowers. It is highly valued for its hard, durable, yellowish wood with a distinctive satiny luster.
Other Local Names: Citronnier ceylan, Ceylan, Satin, Satin ceylon, Satin ceylon, Buruta, Satin wood

Reference Colour: Yellow brown
Texture: Fine
Grain: Undulating
Interlocked Grain: Absent
Notes: Sapwood pale yellow. Heartwood golden yellow to greenish yellow when fresh, sometimes brownish, lustrous. Characteristic silver figure, long narrow rays in storied pattern, plain-sawn surfaces have fine cross-hatching.

Diameter: 40÷60cm
Density @12% MC: 980kg/m³
Janka Hardness: 2760lbf
Crushing Strength @12%MC: 59MPa
Static Bending Strength @12%MC: 125MPa
Longitudinal Modulus of Elasticity E: 18.5GPa
Volumetric Shrinkage Coefficient: 0.33% per %
Total Tangential Shrinkage TS: 8.3%
Total Radial Shrinkage TS: 5.6%
T/R Anisotropy Ratio: 1.5-
Fibre Saturation Point: 32%
Thermal Conductivity: 0.31W/mk
Sapwood Thickness: 4÷6cm
Sapwood Demarcation: Not clearly demarcated

Resistance to Decay: Class 1 – very durable
Resistance to Dry Wood Borers: Class D – durable (heartwood durable but sapwood not clearly demarcated)
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 SATIN, CEYLON

Log Buoyancy: Does not float
Log Conservation: Good
Drying Rate: Slow
Drying Risk of Distortion: High risk
Drying Risk of Case Hardening: No known specific risk
Drying Risk of Checking: Slight risk

Blunting Effect: Fairly high
Machining Tool: Tungsten carbide
Suitability for Peeling: Not recommended or without interest
Suitability for Slicing: Good
Sawing Machining Notes: Machining and sanding dust may cause irritation. Marked dulling effect caused by resin.
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: Needs filling before polishing. Difficulties during finishing caused by resin. Very, decorative appearance, popular in cabintery
End Uses: Turned goods, Moulding, Cabinetry (high-end furniture), Flooring, Musical instruments, Sliced veneer, Panelling, Marquetry, Interior joinery

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