A soft, reddish metal with the most dramatic patina behaviour of any common material in the hobby, plus genuine weight.
Density / weight impression
Around 8.96 g/cm³ — dense and heavy, similar to brass.
Machining behaviour
Soft and machinable, though it can smear; gummy compared to brass.
Surface behaviour
Patinas readily into browns, blues, and greens — naturally or forced. Polishes to a bright rose-gold.
Feel in hand
Cool, heavy, and smooth, with a warmth to the colour that sets it apart.
Sound influence
Bright, though slightly softer than brass.
Finish compatibility
Polished, raw (patinating), distressed, forced patina.
Collector appeal
High for collectors who want a finish that visibly lives and changes.
Common object types
Spinners, coins, accent components.