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SCOTT NO
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2116 A533
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1979 Sep 17
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FACE VALUE
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7 1/2 l
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COUNTRY
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Turkey
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows Chromite. It was issued on the occassion of 10th World Mining Congress. Chromite forms in deep ultra-mafic magmas and is one of the first minerals to crystallize. It is because of this fact that chromite is found in some concentrated ores.
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VARIATION DESCRIPTION
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It is a first day cover issued on the 10th world mining congress. The meter mark depicts an emblem.
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MINERAL
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Chromite
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VARIATION
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Meter Mark, First Day Cover, Envelope
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