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Yes, because 9k and 22k it is alloys depending of the quantily mix the karat in acid test go up or go down !
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What does numbers mean inside a gold ring mean?
The numbers are probably an indication of the purity of the gold. Pure gold is 24 carat but 22 carat, 18 carat, 14 carat and 9 carat are all common.
What does -575 mean on gold hallmark is it gold plated?
.999 = 24 carat = 99.9% .916 = 22 carat = 91.6% .750 = 18 carat = 75% .585 = 14 carat = 58% .375 = 9 carat = 37.5% A gold item listed as .575 is 57.5% pure gold. Its worked out thus: 24 carat gold is pure gold.. Therefore .575 or 57.5% = 13.8 carat gold. Its real gold - not gold plated.
What is 9 carat gold?
9 carat gold is a low quality gold. Fourteen and twenty four carat gold is the most commonly used quality in jewelry.
What does 9 carat gold mean?
pure gold is 24, so 9 carat means 9/24 of the material is gold
What percentage of gold is 9 carat?
9 carat is 37.5% gold, rest is base metal or alloy.
What does 9703 mean on gold?
This is just the jewellers mark, it doesn't have any affect on the value of the gold. The numbers which have meaning and affect the value are: - 333 (8 carat / 33.3% gold content) - 375 (9 carat / 3.75% gold content) - 417 (10 carat / 4.17% gold content) - 585 (14 carat / 5.85% gold content) - 620 (14.8 carat / 62% gold content) - 750 (18 carat / 75% gold content) - 800 (19.2 carat / 80% gold content) - 875 (21 carat / 87.5% gold content) - 915 (22 carat / 91.5% gold content) - 990 (24 carat / 99% gold content) - 999 (24 carat / 99.9% gold content) The most common gold content used in modern jewellery is 3.75% (9 carat).
Is 9 carat gold worth more than 18 carat gold?
no
Is silver harder than 9 carat gold?
9 carat gold is only 33% Gold and 66% copper. Pure Silver is soft... To answer the question - the 9 carat Gold is harder than the Silver.
What does 9 carat mean?
pure gold is 24, so 9 carat means 9/24 of the material is gold
What metals are mixed with 24 carat gold to make 9 carat and 18 carat gold?
different materials are mixed with the gold 18 carat is 75 percent gold
What is the composition of 9 carat gold?
24 Carat == pure ( ~100% )Therefore 9 Carat 0.375 pure.So to find the weight of gold in a 9 Carat thing, weight in grams X 0.375 == pure gold grams.easy, right? ;-)
Can a 9-carat gold survive everyday use?
Yes 9-carat gold has a relatively low gold content which means it is less soft than pure gold (24-carat) and therefore more durable. 9-carat gold jewellery is very good for everyday use.
