Usually, gold is compared in three categories 18, 22, and 24 carat. Among these, 24-carat gold is considered the purest. On the other hand, 18 and 22-carat gold is mixed with other metals. Therefore, it is considered impure as compared to 24 carats.
If you are planning to buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya. So before buying it, it is important to get all the special information. So that you do not suffer any loss. Today we are going to talk specifically about the quality of gold.
While buying gold, you must have noticed that 999 or 995 is written on it. But which of these is better? Both these numbers are written on 24-carat gold. Let's understand the difference between these two.
What does 999 and 995 mean?
24-carat gold is considered the purest. Because it has the least adulteration of other metals. If 999 is written on any gold item, it means that it contains 99.9 percent gold, while the remaining 00.1 percent is a mixture of other metals.

Apart from this, if 995 is written on any gold metal, it means that the mixture of gold is 99.5 percent. The rest is a mixture of other metals.

If we look at these two, then gold with 999 is more pure, because it contains 99.9 percent gold.

Which is better for jewelry?

22 carat is considered right for gold ornaments or jewelry because the mixture of other metals present in it makes it stronger. On the other hand, 24-carat gold is more flexible, which also increases the risk of breakage. Therefore, 22 carat is considered right for making jewelry or ornaments.

On the other hand, you can buy gold coins in the 999 category of 24 carat. You will also get pure gold from this. It is available in every shop.

Gold Rate Today: What is the price of gold?

The price of 24-carat gold in MCX is Rs 96,500 at 3.35 pm. Yesterday the price of gold had reached Rs 1 lakh. But then the price of gold has fallen.

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