Orichalcum

"Orichalcum"
Sometimes called Aurichalcum or referred to as “Mountain Copper”.
Orichalcum is a naturally occurring alloy of gold and copper. It appears as reddish gold metal, that is harder and more resilient than gold and readily reflects light as a red light.

Properties

Material Characteristics

Appears to be a bright shiny reddish gold metal. Easy to manipulate but not as malleable and ductile as gold.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Any light that is reflected from this metal appears to be reddish in color.

Geology & Geography

May be found in mountainous or underground cave systems. Rumors say that underwater mountains tend to have this metal much more often than surface mountains.

Origin & Source

Ores of gold or copper sometimes contain this metal.

History & Usage

History

Long ago it was used for decorative purposes and to make luxurious metal items. Tales say that the Aquanins favor this metal for their items.

Everyday use

In ancient times it was often used as sheeting, particularly for temples to the sun god, and for a variety of metal items.

Refinement

Sometimes found as a rare ore in forgotten mountain ranges. Smelting and refining is needed to produce high quality orichalcum.

Manufacturing & Products

Sometimes used as sheeting and for a variety of metal items.

Reusability & Recycling

It can be melted down and recast.

Distribution

Trade & Market

It is occasionally recovered as a variety of metal items during adventures into old forgotten areas.

Type

Metal

Value

Orichalcum is not found as currency, but 1 coin would equal about 2.5 silver pieces

Rarity

Very rare.

Color

A reddish gold colored metal.

Density

Very dense.

Common State

It is a naturally occuring element mainly found in an ore state.