Terms Related to Gold Content

Question 1

Gold Containing no other elements or metals. Its also called pure gold or (24 Karat) gold and has a fineness of .999

Answer 1

Fine Gold (Pure Gold)

Question 2

The amount of gold in relation to 1000 parts. For ex., gold with a_______ of 750 has 750 parts (75%) gold and 250 parts of other metals

Answer 2

Fineness

Question 3

A mixture of gold with other metal(s) formed by melting them together. Gold is combined or ______ with metals such as silver, copper, zinc, and nickel to reduce its costs and change it characteristics such as color and hardness.

Answer 3

Gold Alloy

Question 4

A Measure of gold purity

One ____ is 1/24 pure so 24 is pure gold

Answer 4

Karat (carat)

Question 5

A gold Alloy which in the U.S.A must have a fineness of at least 10K.

Answer 5

Karat Gold

Question 6

Gold that is not hollow.

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Solid Gold

Question 7

Legally in the U.S. This term can be used only for 24K gold.

Answer 7

Solid Gold

Question 8

It also refers to Karat Gold which is not hollowed or Layered.

Answer 8

Solid Gold

Question 9

In general usage this word means gold that has the same purity as the mark stamped on it.

Answer 9

Plumb Gold (KP)