The dipole magnetization of a heavy spherical nucleus is studied with
macroscopic standpoint. The semiclassical model under consideration fo
cuses on the giant M1 resonance as a result of long wavelength oscilla
tions of the collective magnetization current induced in the surface m
assive layer of finite depth. The macroscopic picture of the excited c
ollective how is found to be like that for the torsional elastic vibra
tions of the peripheral layer against the central spherical region ine
rt with respect to external perturbation. The emphasis is placed on ca
lculation of scaling behavior integral characteristic parameters of ma
gnetic dipole resonance.