The "ton assay" or "ton assay UK" typically refers to the assay ton, a unit of measurement used in the mining industry to express the amount of valuable material contained in a quantity of ore. This unit of measurement is used similarly in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
An assay ton is defined as 29.1667 grams (or approximately 1.04 ounces) of ore material. It is a standardized sample size used for analyzing the composition of ore and determining the percentage of valuable minerals or metals present within it.
Miners and metallurgists use assay tons to assess the quality and economic potential of ore deposits. By analyzing a sample equivalent to one assay ton, they can estimate the likely yield of valuable minerals from a larger quantity of ore.
So, "ton assay UK" refers to the assay ton measurement used in the United Kingdom, which is the same as the assay ton used in the United States and other mining contexts.
In the Old Testament and other Hebrew scriptures, the talent was used as a unit of measurement for precious metals.
The weight of a talent in Biblical Hebrew could vary, but it was typically quite substantial, equivalent to approximately 75 pounds (34 kilograms) or more.
Talents were used for various purposes, including as a standard for assessing the value of offerings and tribute payments.