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SCOTT NO
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1441 A492
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1997 Okt 06
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FACE VALUE
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400s
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COUNTRY
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Ecuador
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows quartz. It is one of the most important minerals of earth's crust. It is waxy & brittle. It is best recognized by its hardness,lustre & occurence. Quartz is valued as gem & semiprecious stone.
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VARIATION DESCRIPTION
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FDC issued on October 6th, 1997 has 5 stamps issued by ecuador and features rocks and minerals - Quartz, Chalcopyrite, Gold, Petrified wood and Pyrite. The MM and the picture on the left show mineral.
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GEMSTONE
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Quartz
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VARIATION
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Meter Mark, Block, First Day Cover, Envelope
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