Gem, Rock, and Mineral Postage Stamps From
China (ROC)

Official Name:	Republic of China
National Name:	T'ai-wan
Alternate Names:	Formosa; Taiwan. The People's Republic of China (mainland China; China, PRC) regards the Republic of China as part of China, PRC. The government of the Republic of China has a different opinion.
Monetary Units:	1 New Taiwan dollar (NT$) = 100 cents
Location:	An island, located in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 100 miles east of the mainland of Asia.
Mineral Resources:	Coal, limestone, marble, and asbestos.


Aragonite China (ROC) Scott 3121 NT$5	Alunite China (ROC) Scott 3122 NT$5


Enargite China (ROC) Scott 3123 NT$12	Barite (var. Hokutolite (plumboan barite)) China (ROC) Scott 3124 NT$19

This set of 4 stamps was issued on 8 May 1997 and shows natural, unpolished mineral specimens.