In 1982 New Zealand issued a set of 6 stamps featuring minerals all of which are found there.
I can only show you two of the set.
I can only show you two of the set.
Iron Pyrites is mined for its sulphur content and provides 40% of the world's sulphur. Pyrite, iron sulphide, is the world's most common sulphide. It is also known as "fool's gold"
I must confess that I had not heard of the mineral on the 5c stamp.
Carnelian is a variety of the mineral quartz and belongs to the largest class of minerals - the silicates.
The other stamps in the set feature -
- 1c Nephrite also known as jade
- 2c Agate - a variety of quartz
- 4c Amethyst - also a quartz variety
- 9c Native Sulphur
I obtained the two stamps illustrated when I was given an envelope from New Zealand which I thought was worth showing again; it carried a lighthouse that would have been right for our theme two weeks ago.
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| Cape Reinga Lighthouse |
For more rocks, gems and minerals follow the links at Sunday-Stamps-ii-38.
