Talk:Millesimal fineness

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The reader will infer that 12 carat gold has by volume 50% gold and 50% alloy, yet that would be incorrect. From the formula 24 (Mg/Mtotal) it is clear that 12 carat gold is less than half gold by volume. The article would be improved if it were to point that out and give the true figures

Michael O'Hagan