In this section we used the PZC method to explore chatoyance from other points of view.

On the Different Materials page we measured chatoyance of various materials.

Finishing Maple shows some examples of chatoyance measurements on Maple with different finishes.

Sapwood Vs Heartwood explores the difference in chatoyance between heartwood and sapwood.

Sunlight Exposure reports some tests before and after sunlight exposure on Purpleheart wood.

We show some data on chatoyance vs sanding grit on the progressive grit sanding page.

We investigate the effect of cut (Quarter vs Flat) on a flecky wood in the Quartersawn, Flatsawn, Flecks page

We also tested mud-cured wood and reported some results in the Mud Curing on Osage Orange page.