I've always heard it referred to as chatoyance.

http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Chatoyance.html

Gary A in KC

P.S. Nice table.


"Ken" wrote in message
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The veneer on this table is all of the same wood. The pieces where the
grain is running parallel to the line of view appear darker than those
where the grain runs perpendicular to the line of view.

What is this effect called?

Ken Lipworth
Sydney




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