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: 2
Number of individual trees analyzed: 4
Number of specimens: 8
Number of measurements: 24
Max PZC read (of all measurements): 10.0
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 5.7
Max PZC average on one log: 9.7
Min PZC average on one log: 6.4
PZC Average of all logs: 8.0

Species: balfourodendron riedelianum
Family: Rutaceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: Balfourodendron riedelianum is a medium-sized, evergreen tree in the citrus family (Rutaceae), native to Brazil. It features trifoliate leaves, small fragrant white flowers in terminal clusters, and distinctive woody, winged capsule fruits.
Other Local Names: Pau marfim, Guatambù blanco

Reference Colour: Creamy white
Texture: Fine
Grain: Straight or interlocked
Interlocked Grain: Slight

Diameter: 60÷80cm
Density @12% MC: 820kg/m³
Janka Hardness: 2190lbf
Crushing Strength @12%MC: 67MPa
Static Bending Strength @12%MC: 131MPa
Longitudinal Modulus of Elasticity E: 15.85GPa
Volumetric Shrinkage Coefficient: 0.58% per %
Total Tangential Shrinkage TS: 8.6%
Total Radial Shrinkage TS: 4.9%
T/R Anisotropy Ratio: 1.8-
Fibre Saturation Point: 24%
Thermal Conductivity: 0.27W/mk
Sapwood Demarcation: Not 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 S – susceptible
Treatability: Class 1 – treatable
Use Class Covered by Natural Durability: Class 2 – inside or under cover (dampness possible)

Log Buoyancy: Does not float
Log Conservation: Moderate (treatment recommended)
Drying Rate: 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
Assembly Nailing Screwing: Good but pre-boring necessary
Assembly Notes: High specific gravity: important that gluing be performed in compliance with the code of practice and instructions for the glue used.
Additional Notes: Substitute for European Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens)
End Uses: Turned goods, Interior joinery, Cabinetry (high-end furniture), Built-in furniture or mobile item, Stairs (inside), Moulding, Vehicle or container flooring, Flooring, Panelling, Sliced veneer, Tool handles (resilient woods), Sculpture, Exterior joinery, Marquetry

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