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SCOTT NO
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917 A300
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1989 Apr 12
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FACE VALUE
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80fr
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COUNTRY
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Malagasy Republic
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows Rose Quartz from the ornamental Mineral Industry. It is asteriated,i.e the cut stone reflects or transmits light in a star like pattern. The pink color is due to inclusions of tiny crystals of the mineral dumortierite.
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GEMSTONE
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Rose Quartz
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VARIATION
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Proof
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