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: 54
Max PZC read (of all measurements): 27.7
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 18.2
Max PZC average on one log: 26.0
Min PZC average on one log: 20.0
PZC Average of all logs: 22.6

Species: julbernardia pellegriniana
Family: Fabaceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: Julbernardia pellegriniana is a medium to large evergreen tree native to West African rainforests, characterized by its large, compound leaves with numerous leaflets, and producing clusters of small, white to cream-colored flowers followed by flattened, woody pods.
Other Local Names: Zebrali, Ékop-béli, Zébrali, Béli

Reference Colour: Brown
Texture: Medium
Grain: Straight or interlocked
Interlocked Grain: Slight

Diameter: 80÷100cm
Density @12% MC: 770kg/m³
Janka Hardness: 1680lbf
Crushing Strength @12%MC: 68MPa
Static Bending Strength @12%MC: 128MPa
Longitudinal Modulus of Elasticity E: 17.84GPa
Volumetric Shrinkage Coefficient: 0.6% per %
Total Tangential Shrinkage TS: 8.9%
Total Radial Shrinkage TS: 4.3%
T/R Anisotropy Ratio: 2.1-
Fibre Saturation Point: 27%
Thermal Conductivity: 0.25W/mk
Lower Heating Value: 19630KJ/Kg
Sapwood Thickness: 10÷15cm
Sapwood Demarcation: Clearly demarcated

Resistance to Decay: Class 3 – moderately durable
Resistance to Dry Wood Borers: Class D – durable (sapwood demarcated, risk limited to sapwood)
Resistance to Termites: Class M – moderately durable
Treatability: Class 3 – poorly 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. AWOURA
Durability Notes: This species is listed in the NF EN 350 standard. AWOURA Cross sections of Julbernardia pellegriniana

Log Buoyancy: Does not float
Log Conservation: Moderate (treatment recommended)
Drying Rate: Normal to slow
Drying Risk of Distortion: Slight 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: Not recommended or without interest
Suitability for Slicing: Good
Sawing Machining Notes: Risks of distortion in machining (especially in planing).
Assembly Nailing Screwing: Good but pre-boring necessary
End Uses: Heavy carpentry, Interior joinery, Cabinetry (high-end furniture), Built-in furniture or mobile item, Stairs (inside), House framing, Vehicle or container flooring, Flooring, Panelling, Sliced veneer

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