Brass
(There is no chemical formula because Brass is not a Native element)
Brass is alloy produces by blending Copper and Zinc. The different proportions of copper and Zinc produce different colors and characteristics in the finished item. For more expensive jewelry making beads, chains, findings, wires and other components used “Rich low Brass” which is [...]
August 23rd, 2008 | | Posted in Metal for Jewelry
Copper (Cu)
Native elements are minerals formed of a single chemical element. Copper is one of them. Native Copper was probably the first metal used by humankind, either hammered into tools or cast. Native Copper sometimes refers to us as “Semi-precious metal” seems to be secondary mineral naturally mined from Earth. Copper and its alloys (blends) [...]
August 16th, 2008 | | Posted in Metal for Jewelry
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