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SCOTT NO
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1011 A171
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1987 Jan 02
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FACE VALUE
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16m
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COUNTRY
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Mozambique
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows Malachite mozambique Gemstone. The name is derived from the green color from Greek word malache which means mallow. In thin plates it is translucent, otherwise opaque. The coloring agent is copper. Malachite is sensitive to heat & acids.
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VARIATION DESCRIPTION
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It is a first day cover issued on minerals. It shows minerals. The cancellation depicts minerals de mocambique.
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GEMSTONE
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Malachite
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VARIATION
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Block, First Day Cover, Envelope
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