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SCOTT NO 561 A223
DATE OF ISSUE 1973 Jul 11
FACE VALUE 9c
COUNTRY Australia
   
DESCRIPTION The stamp shows rough and drop shape cut Rhodonite. It occurs in shades of red. In addition to it's red color, it usually has black dendrite inclusions of manganese oxide. The transparent varieties are very rare. It is also known as Manganese Gravel.
   
   
GEMSTONE Rhodonite
VARIATION Meter Mark, Block, First Day Cover, Envelope