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What is the difference between 24 Karats and 22 Karats Gold?

In India, gold as an ornamental metal holds a paramount position be it for jewellery or investment reason. Karat or the term ‘K’ refers to the term used to measure the purity of the gold.
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The higher the karat value, the higher the purity of the metal. Currently, various karats of gold are available in the Indian market. Amongst, the different karats of gold availed in India are 24 karats, 22 karats, 18 karats, 10 karats and so on.
24 Karats gold is too delicate to maintain in a shape or form at room temperature.

 22 Karats gold is stronger.
Texture
24 Karats gold is 99.9 per cent pure. 22 Karats gold is 91.67 per cent pure.
Purity
Colour

24 Karats gold is generally very bright.

 22 Karats gold is slightly less dazzling.
Pricing


The higher purity of the 24 Karats makes it more expensive.

 The marginally reduced purity of 22 Karats makes it less costly than the 22 Karats gold.
Usage
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
24 Karats are used primarily in electrical and medical devices application.

 22 Karats gold is used in crafting jewellery and coins.
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
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