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Karat
A unit
of measure for the fineness of gold, equal to 1/24
part. Pure gold is 24 karat; gold that is 50 percent
pure is 12 karat.
Carat
(mass)
A unit
of weight for precious stones, equal to 200
milligrams.
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Karat / Carat
The most common carats used for gold in bullion,
jewellry making and goldsmith are:
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24 carat
(millesimal fineness 999)
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22 carat
(millesimal fineness 916)
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20 carat
(millesimal fineness 833)
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18 carat
(millesimal fineness 750)
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16 carat
(millesimal fineness 625)
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14 carat
(millesimal fineness 585)
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10 carat
(millesimal fineness 417)
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9
carat (millesimal fineness 375)
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