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What is the difference between 24-karat gold and gold used for normal jewelry?

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Answer: 24k gold has a higher purity making it softer and malleable but its used in jewelry as 14k and 18k gold of lesser purity

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A 24 Karat gold is 100 per cent pure gold and does not have any other metal mixed. ... The 24 karat gold is more expensive than 22 or 18 Karat gold. It is soft and pliable and that's why not used in making regular forms of jewellery

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