French Southern and Antarctic Territories
Scott 147
7.30 francs
1 Jan 1989
| Mineral Name: | Analcime |
| Composition: | Sodium aluminum silicate hydrate |
| Nomenclature: | Named after the Greek an alkimos, which means "not strong." This is a reference to the mineral's property to produce weak pyroelectricity; that is, the mineral generates a weak electric current when rubbed or heated. |
| Industrial Uses: | Chemical filters. |
| Additional Notes: | A member of the Zeolite group of minerals. Also referred to as analcite; however, the name analcime is preferred. |
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Analcime French Southern and Antarctic Territories Scott 147 7.30 francs 1 Jan 1989 |
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| The stamp shows an illustration of a natural, unpolished mineral specimen. | |
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