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: 10
Number of individual trees analyzed: 11
Number of specimens: 29
Number of measurements: 87
Max PZC read (of all measurements): 14.4
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 5.6
Max PZC average on one log: 10.1
Min PZC average on one log: 6.0
PZC Average of all logs: 8.0

Species: cedrus libani
Family: Pinaceae
Clade: Gymnospermae
Description: An evergreen conifer characterized by its broad, flat-topped crown, stiff, dark green to glaucous blue-green needles clustered on short shoots, and upright, barrel-shaped cones.
Other Local Names: Atlantische zeder, Cedro del Atlas, Cèdre de l’Atlas, Cedro dell’Atlante, Atlas cedar

Reference Colour: Yellow brown
Texture: Medium
Grain: Straight
Interlocked Grain: Absent
Notes: Yellow brown to reddish brown. Cedar’s odour is strong Quarter sawn and characteristic. It lasts a long time. A thin brown silver figure is visible with the naked eye on the quartersawn.

Diameter: 50÷80cm
Density @12% MC: 510kg/m³
Janka Hardness: 720lbf
Crushing Strength @12%MC: 42MPa
Static Bending Strength @12%MC: 82MPa
Longitudinal Modulus of Elasticity E: 10.1GPa
Volumetric Shrinkage Coefficient: 0.37% per %
Total Tangential Shrinkage TS: 6%
Total Radial Shrinkage TS: 4.1%
T/R Anisotropy Ratio: 1.5-
Fibre Saturation Point: 28%
Thermal Conductivity: 0.18W/mk
Lower Heating Value: 19120KJ/Kg
Sapwood Thickness: 4÷10cm
Sapwood Demarcation: Clearly demarcated

Resistance to Decay: Class 1-2 – very durable to 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 3 – not in ground contact, outside
Durability Notes: Use class 3 only covers wood components without sapwood. This species is listed in the NF EN 350 standard (May 2013). 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: Not applicable
Log Conservation: Good
Drying Rate: Rapid
Drying Risk of Distortion: High risk
Drying Risk of Case Hardening: No known specific risk
Drying Risk of Checking: No risk or very slight risk

Blunting Effect: Normal
Sawing Tooth: Stellite-tipped
Machining Tool: Tungsten carbide
Suitability for Peeling: Good
Suitability for Slicing: Good
Sawing Machining Notes: Small, very hard knots are present in the wood. Cedar yields good results in turnery.
Assembly Nailing Screwing: Good but pre-boring necessary
Additional Notes: This wood is interesting for structures requiring a good durability as well as a low, density
End Uses: Turned goods, Heavy carpentry, Cabinetry (high-end furniture), Exterior joinery, Interior joinery, House framing, Sliced veneer, Exterior panelling, Marquetry

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