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: 2
Number of specimens: 5
Number of measurements: 15
Max PZC read (of all measurements): 12.9
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 9.0
Max PZC average on one log: 11.4
Min PZC average on one log: 10.9
PZC Average of all logs: 11.1

Species: lagerstroemia spp.
Family: Lythraceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: Deciduous shrub or small tree featuring showy, crinkled summer flowers (pink, purple, white, red), attractive exfoliating bark, and often vibrant fall foliage.
Other Local Names: Sralao, Bangor, Benteak, Jarul, Nandi, Ventaku, Ventak, Venteak, Venthek, Mai puay, Bungor, Kabek, Jarul, Pyinma, Banaba, Intanin, Salao, Tabek, Bang lang

Reference Colour: Light brown
Texture: Medium
Grain: Straight
Interlocked Grain: Absent
Notes: Important risks of logs splitting. Sometimes wood presents pink or grey shades. Sometimes wavy grain.

Diameter: 60÷100cm
Density @12% MC: 700kg/m³
Janka Hardness: 1410lbf
Crushing Strength @12%MC: 63MPa
Static Bending Strength @12%MC: 116MPa
Longitudinal Modulus of Elasticity E: 15.69GPa
Volumetric Shrinkage Coefficient: 0.46% per %
Total Tangential Shrinkage TS: 6.8%
Total Radial Shrinkage TS: 4.2%
T/R Anisotropy Ratio: 1.6-
Fibre Saturation Point: 26%
Thermal Conductivity: 0.23W/mk
Sapwood Thickness: 6÷10cm
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 D – durable
Treatability: Class 3 – poorly treatable
Use Class Covered by Natural Durability: Class 2 – inside or under cover (dampness possible) BUNGUR

Log Buoyancy: Does not float
Log Conservation: Moderate (treatment recommended)
Drying Rate: Normal to 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
Sawing Machining Notes: The wavy grain may be problematic for planing and result in fuzzy surfaces.
Assembly Nailing Screwing: Good
End Uses: Shingles, Interior joinery, Framing, Built-in furniture or mobile item, Ship building (planking and deck), Flooring, Cabinetry (high-end furniture), Sliced veneer, Stairs (inside), Sculpture, Vehicle or container flooring, Cooperage, Panelling

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