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SCOTT NO
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1440 A606
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1992 Sep 21
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FACE VALUE
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42c
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COUNTRY
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Canada
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows Grossular gemstone. It is a calcium aluminium garnet. It is colored when it contains iron as an impurity. It is found mainly in marble. It is used as a gem. The name refers to a Siberian gooseberry green variety.
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GEMSTONE
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Grossular
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VARIATION
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Meter Mark, Block, First Day Cover, Envelope
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