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): 14.4
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 12.5
Max PZC average on one log: 13.4
Min PZC average on one log: 13.4
PZC Average of all logs: 13.4

Species: chrysophyllum gigantea
Family: Sapotaceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: Chrysophyllum giganteum is a large tropical tree known for its impressive stature, simple alternate leaves, and edible, often large, round to ovoid fruit that reveals a star-like pattern when cut.
Other Local Names: Aningre, Tanganyka nuss, Kali, Mukali, Nom abam, Mukali, N’kali, Aninguéri blanca, Kararo, Asanfena, Tanganyka noce, Mukangu, Muna, Landojan, Osan, M’boul, Tutu, Aningeria

Reference Colour: Creamy white
Texture: Fine
Grain: Straight or interlocked
Interlocked Grain: Slight
Notes: Wood cream white to pale pink brown, veined, lustrous aspect. Grain sometimes wavy producing a moiré aspect.

Diameter: 70÷90cm
Density @12% MC: 570kg/m³
Janka Hardness: 750lbf
Crushing Strength @12%MC: 48MPa
Static Bending Strength @12%MC: 84MPa
Longitudinal Modulus of Elasticity E: 13.69GPa
Volumetric Shrinkage Coefficient: 0.41% per %
Total Tangential Shrinkage TS: 7%
Total Radial Shrinkage TS: 3.7%
T/R Anisotropy Ratio: 1.9-
Fibre Saturation Point: 31%
Thermal Conductivity: 0.2W/mk
Lower Heating Value: 19650KJ/Kg
Sapwood Thickness: 3÷6cm
Sapwood Demarcation: Not clearly demarcated

Resistance to Decay: Class 4-5 – poorly durable to not 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)
Durability Notes: This species is listed in the NF EN 350 standard.

Log Buoyancy: Does not float
Log Conservation: Low (treatment necessary)
Drying Rate: Normal
Drying Risk of Distortion: Slight risk
Drying Risk of Case Hardening: No known specific risk
Drying Risk of Checking: Slight risk

Blunting Effect: High
Sawing Tooth: Stellite-tipped
Machining Tool: Tungsten carbide
Suitability for Peeling: Good
Suitability for Slicing: Good
Sawing Machining Notes: Risks of splinters in cross cutting, boring or mortising. Stains well.
Assembly Nailing Screwing: Good
Additional Notes: Can be used as a substitute for Merisier. Very prone to blue stain
End Uses: Framing, Interior joinery, Cabinetry (high-end furniture), Built-in furniture or mobile item, Veneer for back or face of plywood, Moulding, Veneer for interior of plywood, Sliced veneer, Glued Laminated

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