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: 4
Number of individual trees analyzed: 5
Number of specimens: 9
Number of measurements: 27
Max PZC read (of all measurements): 9.9
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 6.8
Max PZC average on one log: 9.4
Min PZC average on one log: 7.1
PZC Average of all logs: 8.4

Species: pinus pinaster
Family: Pinaceae
Clade: Gymnospermae
Description: Pinus pinaster (Maritime Pine) is a medium to large evergreen conifer characterized by its thick, deeply fissured reddish-brown bark. It bears long, stiff, dark green needles in pairs and large, woody, ovoid cones. Often found in coastal areas, it typically develops an irregular, broad crown.
Other Local Names: Seekiefer, Pino maritimo, Pino marittimo, Pinhiero bravo

Reference Colour: Yellow
Texture: Coarse
Grain: Straight
Interlocked Grain: Absent
Notes: Sapwood is pale yellow. Heartwood is yellow with reddish brown veins. Strong resin (and turpentine) odour on green wood.

Diameter: 20÷60cm
Density @12% MC: 550kg/m³
Janka Hardness: 690lbf
Crushing Strength @12%MC: 39MPa
Static Bending Strength @12%MC: 80MPa
Longitudinal Modulus of Elasticity E: 8.8GPa
Volumetric Shrinkage Coefficient: 0.45% per %
Total Tangential Shrinkage TS: 9%
Total Radial Shrinkage TS: 4.5%
T/R Anisotropy Ratio: 2-
Fibre Saturation Point: 32%
Thermal Conductivity: 0.19W/mk
Lower Heating Value: 19110KJ/Kg
Sapwood Thickness: 6÷12cm
Sapwood Demarcation: Clearly demarcated

Resistance to Decay: Class 3-4 – moderately to poorly durable
Resistance to Dry Wood Borers: Class D – durable (sapwood demarcated, risk limited to sapwood)
Resistance to Termites: Class S – susceptible
Treatability: Class 4 – non-treatable Atlas of Tropical Timber Species MARITIME
Use Class Covered by Natural Durability: Class 3 – not in ground contact, outside
Durability Notes: This species is listed in the NF EN 350 standard. Use class 3 only covers wood components without sapwood. 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: Moderate (treatment recommended)
Drying Rate: Rapid to normal
Drying Risk of Distortion: High risk
Drying Risk of Case Hardening: Yes
Drying Risk of Checking: Slight risk

Blunting Effect: Normal
Machining Tool: Ordinary
Suitability for Peeling: Good
Suitability for Slicing: Good
Assembly Nailing Screwing: Good
Assembly Notes: Difficult gluing for woods with high resin content. Drying over 70° practically eliminates this problem.
End Uses: Framing, Interior joinery, Heavy carpentry, Built-in furniture or mobile item, Formwork, Moulding, Boxes and crates, House framing, Veneer for back or face of plywood, Flooring, Panelling, Poles, Glued Laminated, Exterior panelling, Exterior joinery

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