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SCOTT NO
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930a A160
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1998 Jan 01
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FACE VALUE
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375fr
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COUNTRY
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Comoro Islands
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows Ruby gemstone. It is derived from a latin word Ruber. It appears dull & greasy, but when cut it looks like a diamond. Heat treatment is commonly used to improve the color. It is the hardest mineral. Trapiche Rubies are in the market.
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GEMSTONE
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Ruby
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VARIATION
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Block
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