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carats (measurements for gems) (<size/dimension units for weight>, <size/dimensions by unit>, ... Attributes and Properties (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: Standard measurement of the weight of gemstones, equal to 0.200 grams. Until 1913, the carat's weight varied in different countries, generally defined around 3.17 grains.
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| carats (measurements for gems) (preferred,C,U,English-P,D,U,PN)
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| carat (measurement for gems) (C,U,English,AD,U,U)
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| karaat (C,U,Dutch-P,D,U,U)
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Facet/Hierarchy Code: D.DC |
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Physical Attributes Facet |
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.... Attributes and Properties (hierarchy name) (G) |
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........ <attributes and properties by specific type> (G) |
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............ form attributes (G) |
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................ size/dimensions (G) |
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.................... <size/dimensions by unit> (G) |
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........................ <size/dimension units for weight> (G) |
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............................ carats (measurements for gems) (G) |
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| Dutch ..... Standaardeenheid waarmee het gewicht van edelstenen wordt uitgedrukt, gelijk aan 0,2 gram. Tot 1913 varieerde het precieze gewicht van een karaat van land tot land, maar bedroeg doorgaans rond de 3,17 grein. |
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Related concepts: |
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| distinguished from .... |
troy ounces |
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(<size/dimension units for weight>, <size/dimensions by unit>, ... Attributes and Properties (hierarchy name)) [300404394] |
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