They also say that is is related to Arke,
Iris, and Iaso and that it has at least three types of luster effect: silver, iridescent, and a textured satin
finish." They also say that super heating Melia will cause separation in the components, giving you striations and veining when reduced. I have observed that, but at this point, I can remember if it was with Iris or Melia - as I wasn't in testing mode at that time (i.e. writing things down.)
The unworked rod is a very attractive teal green, and the reduced items do seem to have a greenish overtone.
I do think it is prettier and easier to use than Iris - a little more colour to the reduction.
Backlit.
Only more usage will reveal if I continue to prefer it.
The "textured satin finish" that they refer to - I have seen it once or twice - Usually when I am making something that I am about to encase, and so it gets encased and I don't get a chance to photograph it. Whether it would survive annealing - I don't know. I have always assumed not, but maybe I should not encase it next time I see it.
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