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SCOTT NO 1011 A171
DATE OF ISSUE 1987 Jan 02
FACE VALUE 16m
COUNTRY Mozambique
   
DESCRIPTION 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.
   
GEMSTONE Malachite
VARIATION Block, First Day Cover, Envelope