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Why is pure gold not used for making ornaments

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Pure gold is very soft and it is not used for making jewelry. Copper or silver is added to pure gold to make it hard which is 22-carat gold. Pure gold is called 24-carat gold. This is alloyed with silver or copper to make it hard.

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