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SCOTT NO
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133 A29
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1998 Aug 21
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FACE VALUE
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12r
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COUNTRY
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Tajikistan
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows Lapis Lazuli gemstone. It is a latin name which means a blue stone. The coloring agent is sulphur. The color can be improved with heating & dyieng. It is sensitive to strong temperatures. It is widely used in jewelrey & sculptures.
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GEMSTONE
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Lapis Lazuli
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VARIATION
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Block, Souvenir Sheet
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