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: 12
Number of individual trees analyzed: 16
Number of specimens: 55
Number of measurements: 171
Max PZC read (of all measurements): 20.6
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 8.5
Max PZC average on one log: 18.4
Min PZC average on one log: 9.0
PZC Average of all logs: 15.6

Species: prunus avium
Family: Rosaceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: Deciduous tree with smooth, reddish-brown bark, oval serrated leaves, and clusters of white flowers in spring, producing small, round, red to dark purple edible cherries.
Other Local Names: Wildkirsche, Cerezo silvestre, Merisier, Ciliego selvatico, Wild cherry

Reference Colour: Orange yellow
Texture: Medium
Grain: Straight
Interlocked Grain: Absent
Notes: Yellow brown to reddish brown, sometimes veined, the wood tends to become darker and to have a golden shade with time. The texture is fine to medium for wild trees and medium for orchard trees. Sometimes slightly wavy grain.

Diameter: 35÷60cm
Density @12% MC: 600kg/m³
Janka Hardness: 1290lbf
Crushing Strength @12%MC: 50MPa
Static Bending Strength @12%MC: 95MPa
Longitudinal Modulus of Elasticity E: 10.2GPa
Volumetric Shrinkage Coefficient: 0.55% per %
Total Tangential Shrinkage TS: 8.4%
Total Radial Shrinkage TS: 5.1%
T/R Anisotropy Ratio: 1.6-
Fibre Saturation Point: 25%
Thermal Conductivity: 0.2W/mk
Lower Heating Value: 17020KJ/Kg
Sapwood Thickness: 2÷6cm
Sapwood Demarcation: Clearly demarcated

Resistance to Decay: Class 5 – non-durable
Resistance to Dry Wood Borers: Class S – susceptible (risk in all the wood)
Resistance to Termites: Class S – susceptible
Treatability: Class 3 – poorly treatable
Use Class Covered by Natural Durability: Class 1 – inside (no risk of dampness) CHERRY WOOD

Log Buoyancy: Not applicable
Log Conservation: Low (treatment necessary)
Drying Rate: Normal
Drying Risk of Distortion: High risk
Drying Risk of Case Hardening: No known specific risk
Drying Risk of Checking: Slight risk

Blunting Effect: Normal
Machining Tool: Ordinary
Suitability for Peeling: Good
Suitability for Slicing: Good
Sawing Machining Notes: Cherry wood has a good aptitude for bending.
Assembly Nailing Screwing: Good but pre-boring necessary
Assembly Notes: Acidic glues may cause a lasting stain of the wood.
End Uses: Turned goods, Cabinetry (high-end furniture), Interior joinery, Sliced veneer, Sculpture

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