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: 20
Number of measurements: 60
Max PZC read (of all measurements): 18.3
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 10.5
Max PZC average on one log: 16.3
Min PZC average on one log: 11.7
PZC Average of all logs: 14.1

Species: amburana caearensis
Family: Fabaceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: Amburana cearensis is a medium to large tree (Fabaceae) native to dry Brazilian regions, known for its fragrant, durable wood, pinnate leaves, and flat, winged pods containing aromatic seeds.
Other Local Names: Palo trébol, Roble, Roble criollo, Roble del país, Trébol, Roble americano, Soryoko, Amburana, Cumaru de cheiro, Imburana, Trébol, Ishpingo, Sirioco

Reference Colour: Yellow brown
Texture: Coarse
Grain: Straight or interlocked
Interlocked Grain: Slight

Diameter: 50÷90cm
Density @12% MC: 590kg/m³
Janka Hardness: 810lbf
Crushing Strength @12%MC: 45MPa
Static Bending Strength @12%MC: 73MPa
Longitudinal Modulus of Elasticity E: 10.98GPa
Volumetric Shrinkage Coefficient: 0.41% per %
Total Tangential Shrinkage TS: 4.5%
Total Radial Shrinkage TS: 2.4%
T/R Anisotropy Ratio: 1.9-
Fibre Saturation Point: 19%
Thermal Conductivity: 0.2W/mk
Sapwood Thickness: 5÷8cm
Sapwood Demarcation: Not clearly demarcated

Resistance to Decay: Class 3 – moderately durable
Resistance to Dry Wood Borers: Class S – susceptible (risk in all the wood)
Resistance to Termites: Class M – moderately durable
Treatability: Class 2 – moderately 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. CEREJEIRA
Durability Notes: This species is listed in the NF EN 350 standard. CEREJEIRA Cross sections of Amburana cearensis

Log Buoyancy: Floats
Log Conservation: Moderate (treatment recommended)
Drying Rate: Slow
Drying Risk of Distortion: Slight risk
Drying Risk of Case Hardening: Yes
Drying Risk of Checking: Slight risk

Blunting Effect: Normal
Sawing Tooth: Ordinary or alloy steel
Machining Tool: Ordinary
Suitability for Peeling: Good
Suitability for Slicing: Good
Assembly Nailing Screwing: Good
Additional Notes: Filling is recommended
End Uses: Framing, Moulding, Cabinetry (high-end furniture), House framing, Veneer for back or face of plywood, Blockboard, Panelling, Sliced veneer, Exterior joinery, Sculpture, Interior joinery, Cooperage, Built-in furniture or mobile item

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