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: 5
Number of individual trees analyzed: 5
Number of specimens: 8
Number of measurements: 30
Max PZC read (of all measurements): 24.6
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 8.9
Max PZC average on one log: 23.0
Min PZC average on one log: 10.0
PZC Average of all logs: 16.9

Species: swietenia mahogani
Family: Meliaceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: Swietenia mahagoni is a large, semi-deciduous to evergreen tree known for its glossy, pinnately compound leaves and small greenish-yellow flowers. It produces distinctive woody, pear-shaped capsules that release winged seeds. The tree is highly valued for its durable, reddish-brown timber, historically prized for fine furniture and cabinetry.