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: 6
Number of specimens: 13
Number of measurements: 42
Max PZC read (of all measurements): 22.2
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 9.2
Max PZC average on one log: 20.1
Min PZC average on one log: 10.0
PZC Average of all logs: 14.1

Species: turraeanthus africanus
Family: Meliaceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: Turraeanthus africanus is a medium to large tropical tree known for its light-colored timber. It features large, pinnately compound leaves, fragrant white flowers in terminal panicles, and distinctive large, woody, spherical fruit capsules containing winged seeds.
Other Local Names: Lusamba, Asama, Apapaya, Avodire, Blima-pu, Apaya, Lusamba, M’fubé

Reference Colour: Light yellow
Texture: Fine
Grain: Straight or interlocked
Interlocked Grain: Slight
Notes: Wood cream white or light yellow, lustrous aspect, turns to golden yellow with light. Moiré or ribbon-like aspect on quartersawn.

Diameter: 50÷70cm
Density @12% MC: 580kg/m³
Janka Hardness: 810lbf
Crushing Strength @12%MC: 52MPa
Static Bending Strength @12%MC: 94MPa
Longitudinal Modulus of Elasticity E: 12.59GPa
Volumetric Shrinkage Coefficient: 0.36% per %
Total Tangential Shrinkage TS: 6.6%
Total Radial Shrinkage TS: 3.8%
T/R Anisotropy Ratio: 1.7-
Fibre Saturation Point: 39%
Thermal Conductivity: 0.2W/mk
Lower Heating Value: 19590KJ/Kg
Sapwood Demarcation: Not demarcated

Resistance to Decay: Class 4 – poorly durable
Resistance to Dry Wood Borers: Class S – susceptible (risk in all the wood)
Resistance to Termites: Class S – susceptible
Treatability: Class 4 – non-treatable
Use Class Covered by Natural Durability: Class 2 – inside or under cover (dampness possible) Notes. This species is listed in the NF EN 350 standard. Prone to blue stain. Atlas of Tropical Timber Species AVODIRÉ
Durability Notes: This species is listed in the NF EN 350 standard. Prone to blue stain. Atlas of Tropical Timber Species AVODIRÉ Cross sections of Turraeanthus africana

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

Blunting Effect: Normal
Sawing Tooth: Ordinary or alloy steel
Machining Tool: Ordinary
Suitability for Peeling: Bad
Suitability for Slicing: Good
Sawing Machining Notes: Poor aptitude for peeling (irregularly-shaped logs). Very irritant sawdust; good ventilation required. Sometimes tearing in planing.
Assembly Nailing Screwing: Good but pre-boring necessary
Assembly Notes: Slight tendency to split when nailing.
Additional Notes: Substitute for sycomore sycomore maple in US for furniture
End Uses: Cabinetry (high-end furniture), Built-in furniture or mobile item, Musical instruments, Moulding, Panelling, Sliced veneer, Interior joinery

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