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: 18
Number of measurements: 60
Max PZC read (of all measurements): 17.0
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 7.4
Max PZC average on one log: 15.4
Min PZC average on one log: 8.6
PZC Average of all logs: 10.9

Species: dalbergia latifolia
Family: Fabaceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: Dalbergia latifolia is a large, deciduous tree native to India, featuring alternate, pinnate leaves and producing small, whitish-pink flowers followed by flat, oblong pods. It is highly prized for its dark, durable, and fragrant heartwood, known as Indian Rosewood.
Other Local Names: Palissandre des Indes, Indian rosewood, Itti, Todagatti, Sonokeling, Rosewood, Sonokeling

Reference Colour: Red brown
Texture: Coarse
Grain: Interlocked grain
Interlocked Grain: Slight
Notes: Sapwood light yellowish white. Heartwood dark pink/ violet or purple/brown, turns dark after drying. Regular dark violet veins. Marked and large silver figure. Pleasant scent when fresh.

Diameter: 40÷70cm
Density @12% MC: 890kg/m³
Janka Hardness: 2130lbf
Crushing Strength @12%MC: 65MPa
Static Bending Strength @12%MC: 105MPa
Longitudinal Modulus of Elasticity E: 15.6GPa
Total Tangential Shrinkage TS: 5.8%
Total Radial Shrinkage TS: 2.7%
T/R Anisotropy Ratio: 2.1-
Thermal Conductivity: 0.29W/mk
Sapwood Thickness: 2÷5cm
Sapwood Demarcation: Clearly demarcated

Resistance to Decay: Class 1 – very durable
Resistance to Dry Wood Borers: Class D – durable (sapwood demarcated, risk limited to sapwood)
Resistance to Termites: Class D – durable
Treatability: Class 4 – non-treatable
Use Class Covered by Natural Durability: Class 4 – in ground or fresh water contact ROSEWOOD, SONOKELING

Log Buoyancy: Does not float
Log Conservation: Good
Drying Rate: Slow
Drying Risk of Distortion: No risk or very slight risk
Drying Risk of Case Hardening: No known specific risk
Drying Risk of Checking: High risk

Blunting Effect: High
Machining Tool: Tungsten carbide
Suitability for Peeling: Not recommended or without interest
Suitability for Slicing: Good
Sawing Machining Notes: Machining and sanding dust may cause irritation. Marked dulling effect caused by resin.
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: Needs filling before polishing
End Uses: Turned goods, Flooring, Cabinetry (high-end furniture), Sliced veneer, Musical instruments, Sculpture, Percussion instruments, Marquetry, Panelling

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