Units of Weighing Gold
The Troy System
1 grain = 0.0648 grams
24 grains = 1 penny weight (DWT) = 1.5552 grams
20 penny weight = 1 ounce = 480 grains = 31.10 grams
12 ounces = 1 troy pound = 5760 grains = 373.24 grams
24 Karate = 100% pure
18 Karate = 75% pure
14 Karate = 58% pure
10 Karate = 42% pure
Specifications
Symbol...........................Au
Atomic Number...............79
Atomic Weight.......196.967
Melting Point...........1063 C
Specific Gravity...........19.2
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