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SCOTT NO
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418 A69
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1980 Jan 01
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FACE VALUE
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7c
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COUNTRY
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Zimbabwe
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows Blue Topaz. The name is derived from an island in the red sea. Care must be taken while polishing & setting because of danger of cleavage. It is not resistant to hot sulphuric acid. It is widely used in diamond jewelry.
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GEMSTONE
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Blue Topaz
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VARIATION
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Block
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