Switzerland
Scott B306
30+10 centimes
1 Jun 1961
| Mineral Name: | Lazulite |
| Composition: | Magnesium iron aluminum phosphate hydroxide |
| Nomenclature: | Named after the German word lazurstein which means "blue stone" because of its color. |
| Industrial Uses: | Gemstones, ornamental stones. |
| Additional Notes: | Also referred to as blue spar. Not to be confused with lazurite, despite the similarity of names and appearance. |
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Lazulite Switzerland Scott B306 30+10 centimes 1 Jun 1961 |
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| The stamp shows a natural, unpolished specimen. |
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