|
|
|
SCOTT NO
|
624 A148
|
|
DATE OF ISSUE
|
1972 Jun 07
|
|
FACE VALUE
|
75 s
|
|
COUNTRY
|
Thailand
|
|
|
|
|
DESCRIPTION
|
The stamp shows cut Ruby. Ruby is a red gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum (aluminium oxide). The color is caused mainly by chromium. Its name comes from ruber, Latin for red. Natural rubies are exceptionally rare.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
GEMSTONE
|
Ruby
|
|
VARIATION
|
Used, Error, First Day Cover, Envelope
|
|
|