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SCOTT NO 558 A223
DATE OF ISSUE 1973 Jul 11
FACE VALUE 6c
COUNTRY Australia
   
DESCRIPTION The stamp shows rough & oval cut Chrysoprase. It is a variety of quartz chalcedony and the apple-green color is imparted by traces of Nickle. It occurs in shades of greens and has typical tendency to lose color in sunlight and when heated.
   
   
GEMSTONE Chrysoprase
VARIATION Used, Meter Mark, Block, First Day Cover, Envelope