Brass

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Brass

╪ Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω ╪ ≡ ≡ = = ≡ ≡ Ω ≡ ≡ ≡ = ≡ ≡ Ω ≡ ≡ = = ≡ ≡ Ω ≡ ≡ ≡ = ≡ ≡ Ω ╪ Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω ╪
Uses
Metal crafting Construction
Recipe
1 copper bar 1 zinc bar - or - 1 copper ore 1 zinc ore
Properties
Material value 7
Wikipedia article

Brass is a metal alloy of zinc and copper. Since zinc and copper both have material value 2, it is profitable to make brass from their raw materials instead.