Glossary: CARAT

CARAT

In reference to gemstones, a unit of weight, abbreviated 'ct'. 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. 

In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera.  Also abbreviated as 'ct'.

Originally derived from the carob seed, called quirat in Arabic, a seed of naturally uniform weight.


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