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): 7.4
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 6.5
Max PZC average on one log: 6.7
Min PZC average on one log: 6.7
PZC Average of all logs: 6.7

Species: ongokea gore
Family: Fabaceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: A medium-sized tree native to West and Central Africa, Ongokea gorei is highly valued for its fragrant, reddish-brown, durable wood, often used for carving, furniture, and traditional medicine.
Other Local Names: Bwelabako, Sanu, Kouéro, Bodwe, Ekuso, Elede, Mobengé, Boléko

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

Diameter: 80÷100cm
Density @12% MC: 880kg/m³
Janka Hardness: 1740lbf
Crushing Strength @12%MC: 67MPa
Static Bending Strength @12%MC: 107MPa
Longitudinal Modulus of Elasticity E: 15.61GPa
Volumetric Shrinkage Coefficient: 0.57% per %
Total Tangential Shrinkage TS: 11.8%
Total Radial Shrinkage TS: 4.5%
T/R Anisotropy Ratio: 2.6-
Fibre Saturation Point: 30%
Thermal Conductivity: 0.29W/mk
Sapwood Thickness: 7÷10cm
Sapwood Demarcation: Not clearly demarcated

Resistance to Decay: Class 2 – 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 – poorly treatable
Use Class Covered by Natural Durability: Class 3 – not in ground contact, outside ANGUEUK
Durability Notes: This species is listed in the NF EN 350 standard. The possible presence of few demarcated sapwood may have an influence on the expected durability. According to the European standard NF EN 335 of May 2013, performance length might be modified by conditions in which it is used.

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: 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: Requires power.
Assembly Nailing Screwing: Good but pre-boring necessary
Assembly Notes: Tends to split with nailing. High specific gravity: important that gluing be performed in compliance with the code of practice and instructions for the glue used.
End Uses: Turned goods, Interior joinery, Heavy carpentry, Industrial or heavy flooring, Vehicle or container flooring, Sliced veneer, Exterior joinery

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