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SCOTT NO
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508 A179
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1976 Jun 16
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FACE VALUE
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1.15r
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COUNTRY
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Srilanka
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows chrysoberyl cat's eye. It is also called cymophane, which means waving light. Fine parallel inclusions produce a silver white line, which appears as a moving light ray in cabochon cut stone. This effect reminds a pupil of a cat.
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GEMSTONE
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Chrysoberyl
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VARIATION
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Souvenir Sheet
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