2015The Minerals of Kyrgyzstan (Collective) - Miniature Sheet

The first stamp depicts Aragonite - a speleothem (South of Kyrgyzstan), which is formed in karst cavities. The second stamp depicts Realgar with orpiment. Its deposit is located in Khaidarkan and it can be found together with cinnabar (quicksilver). The third stamp depicts Stibnite (antimonite, antimony). Its deposit is located in Kadamjay (an example of antimony ores’ purity, about 99.99%). The fourth stamp depicts Kyanite (disthene). Its deposit is located in Chatkal District. The hardness of this mineral varies within one crystal.