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SCOTT NO 788A A188d
DATE OF ISSUE 1998 Dez 11
FACE VALUE 475fr
COUNTRY Chad
   
DESCRIPTION The stamp shows Apatite.It is derived from a greek word meaning to deceive. Its varied colors caused minerologists to confuse it with other minerals. A thin chip will color a gas flame orange when it is wet with sulphuric acid it colors the flame bluish.
   
VARIATION DESCRIPTION FDC issed on December 11th, 1998 minerals & gemstones. Print on the the left shows a map of Chad. It depicts a routine cancellation.
   
GEMSTONE Apatite
VARIATION Souvenir Sheet, First Day Cover, Envelope