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Carles Millan
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 Posted: Mar 31, 2009 11:08 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Axinite, calcite
Overall size: 69 mm × 53 mm × 39 mm. Main crystal size: 37 mm × 32 mm. Weight: 32 g. Ex-Josep Amigó (b.1924, d.2008) collection. Description from the vendor: "Russian axinite-(Fe) specimens were famous for their size, deep color and sharp crystals. On this specimen the axinite-(Fe) crystals are very aerial and well positioned on matrix. Very aesthetic specimen."
Puiva Mount, Saranpaul, Prepolar Ural, Tyumenskaya Oblast', Urals Region, Russia.
This specimen is no longer in my collection.
Fabre Minerals photos.
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Axinite, calcite
Puiva Mount, Saranpaul, Prepolar Ural, Tyumenskaya Oblast', Urals Region, Russia
37 mm × 32 mm
Also published at "Fabre Minerals Reference Specimens - The Silvane Collection" http://www.fabreminerals.com/specimens/RSSLV-silvane-notable-specimens.php#AF96M4 |
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Axinite, calcite
Puiva Mount, Saranpaul, Prepolar Ural, Tyumenskaya Oblast', Urals Region, Russia
37 mm × 32 mm |
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Axinite, calcite
Puiva Mount, Saranpaul, Prepolar Ural, Tyumenskaya Oblast', Urals Region, Russia
37 mm × 32 mm |
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Apr 01, 2009 16:30 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Cassiterite
Isolated twinned crystal. From upper to lower vertex: 62 mm. Major edge size: 41 mm. Weight: 224 g.
Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China.
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Cassiterite
Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China
From upper to lower vertex: 62 mm |
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Cassiterite
Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China
From upper to lower vertex: 62 mm |
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Cassiterite
Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China
From upper to lower vertex: 62 mm |
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Apr 02, 2009 11:05 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Anatase, quartz
With quartz. Overall size: 43 mm x 35 mm. Anatase crystal:13 mm long.
Zard Mts., Raskoh Mts., Balochistan, Pakistan.
Photo copyright © Carles Millan. Reproduction allowed as long as the author's name is cited. Creative Commons Attribution Licence - Some Rights Reserved.
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Anatase, quartz
Zard Mts., Raskoh Mts., Balochistan, Pakistan
43 mm x 35 mm |
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Anatase, quartz
Zard Mts., Raskoh Mts., Balochistan, Pakistan
43 mm x 35 mm |
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Anatase, quartz
Zard Mts., Raskoh Mts., Balochistan, Pakistan
43 mm x 35 mm |
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Anatase, quartz
Zard Mts., Raskoh Mts., Balochistan, Pakistan
43 mm x 35 mm |
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Anatase, quartz
Zard Mts., Raskoh Mts., Balochistan, Pakistan
43 mm x 35 mm |
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Apr 03, 2009 05:19 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Beryl, muscovite
Three transparent aquamarine beryl crystals on muscovite. Overall size: 100 mm x 95 mm. Main beryl cristal: 47 mm high, 33 mm wide edge to edge. Mass (weight): 335 g. The face {2111} with triangular shape can be seen in the top of the main crystal, surrounded by the pinacoid {1000} and the lateral faces {1100}.
Chumar Bakhoor, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
Photo copyright © Carles Millan. Reproduction allowed as long as the author's name is cited. Creative Commons Attribution Licence - Some Rights Reserved.
| Dimensions: | 100 mm x 95 mm. Main beryl cristal: 47 mm high, 33 mm wide edge to edge. Mass (weight): 335 g |
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Beryl, muscovite
Chumar Bakhoor, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
100 mm x 95 mm
The face {2111} with triangular shape can be seen in the top of the main crystal, surrounded by the pinacoid {1000} and the lateral faces {1100}. |
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| Dimensions: | 100 mm x 95 mm. Main beryl cristal: 47 mm high, 33 mm wide edge to edge. Mass (weight): 335 g |
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Beryl, muscovite
Chumar Bakhoor, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
100 mm x 95 mm |
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Apr 04, 2009 14:23 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Zircon
Isolated crystal, no matrix, grey color, showing tetragonal prismatic habit. Size: 45 mm x 20 mm. Weight: 43 g. Purchased in 1966 from Francesc Coma, who was running back then a small mineral business in carrer Torrent de l'Olla, in the Gràcia neighborhood, Barcelona, for €0.45.
Likely from Tranomaro Commune, Amboasary Department, Madagascar, according to the kind opinion of Laurent Thomas published at https://www.mineral-forum.com/message-board/viewtopic.php?p=3326#3326
This specimen is no longer part of my collection.
Photo copyright © Carles Millan. Reproduction allowed as long as the author's name is cited. Creative Commons Attribution Licence - Some Rights Reserved.
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Zircon
Tranomaro Commune, Amboasary Department, Madagascar
45 mm x 20 mm |
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Zircon
Tranomaro Commune, Amboasary Department, Madagascar
45 mm x 20 mm |
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Zircon
Tranomaro Commune, Amboasary Department, Madagascar
45 mm x 20 mm |
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Apr 04, 2009 14:26 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Zircon
Isolated crystal, no matrix, grey color, showing tetragonal prismatic habit. Size: 41 mm tall x 22 mm wide. Weight: 52 g. Purchased in 1966 from Francesc Coma, who was running back then a small mineral business in carrer Torrent de l'Olla, in the Gràcia neighborhood, Barcelona, for €0.45.
Likely from Tranomaro Commune, Amboasary Department, Madagascar, according to the kind opinion of Laurent Thomas published at https://www.mineral-forum.com/message-board/viewtopic.php?p=3326#3326
This specimen is no longer part of my collection.
Photos copyright © Carles Millan. Reproduction allowed as long as the author's name is cited. Creative Commons Attribution Licence - Some Rights Reserved.
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Zircon
Tranomaro Commune, Amboasary Department, Madagascar
41 mm x 22 mm |
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Apr 04, 2009 16:48 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Beryl, albite
Aquamarine beryl with albite. Size: 47 mm x 29 mm x 25 mm. Mined in 2006. Description from the vendor: "Prismatic crystal of excellent color and very transparent which is terminated with the faces of the pyramid and the pinacoid. On an albite matrix. Main crystal size: 4.5 x 1.1 cm".
Shigar Valley, Skardu, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
Fabre Minerals photos.
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Beryl, albite
Shigar Valley, Skardu, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
47 mm x 29 mm x 25 mm
Also published at "Fabre Minerals Reference Specimens, Asia - Australia", http://www.fabreminerals.com/specimens/RSASI-asia-notable-specimens.php#TB96J8 |
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Beryl, albite
Shigar Valley, Skardu, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
47 mm x 29 mm x 25 mm |
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Beryl, albite
Shigar Valley, Skardu, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
47 mm x 29 mm x 25 mm |
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Apr 05, 2009 09:56 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Pyrite
Two intertwined crystals. Reattached. Some damage is present. Overall size: 125 mm x 95 mm x 74 mm. Longest edge: 65 mm. Weight: 1600g. Purchased in 1981 at Expomíner Barcelona from the architect Carles Lladó i Badia, who is now out of mineral business (I guess).
Mina 'Ampliación a Victoria', Sierra de Alcarama, Navajún, La Rioja, Spain.
This specimen is no longer part of my collection.
Photo copyright © Carles Millan. Reproduction allowed as long as the author's name is cited. Creative Commons Attribution Licence - Some Rights Reserved.
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Pyrite
Mina 'Ampliación a Victoria', Sierra de Alcarama, Navajún, La Rioja, Spain
125 mm x 95 mm x 74 mm |
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Pyrite
Mina 'Ampliación a Victoria', Sierra de Alcarama, Navajún, La Rioja, Spain
125 mm x 95 mm x 74 mm |
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Pyrite
Mina 'Ampliación a Victoria', Sierra de Alcarama, Navajún, La Rioja, Spain
125 mm x 95 mm x 74 mm |
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Apr 06, 2009 14:42 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Topaz, schorl, quartz, albite, mica
Group composed by several transparent colorless topaz crystals, one schorl prism with very bright faces, a couple of transparent colorless quartz crystals, and mica, on a matrix of albite. Overall size: 56 mm x 47 mm. Schorl crystal: 37 mm tall. Weight: 107 g.
Chamachhu, Haramosh Mts., Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
It's not easy to read Chamachhu. This is Balti language, related to the Tibetan family, and spoken in some areas of the upper Indus valley. Chamachhu is a very small town in the vicinity of Shengus, not far from Stak Nala.
Specimens with this architecture and color combination are hard to be photographed, especially for people like me with little experience and the simple camera I own. This piece is really better in person.
Photo copyright © Carles Millan. Reproduction allowed as long as the author's name is cited. Creative Commons Attribution Licence - Some Rights Reserved.
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Topaz, schorl, quartz, albite, mica
Chamachhu, Haramosh Mts., Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
56 mm x 47 mm |
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Topaz, schorl, quartz, albite, mica
Chamachhu, Haramosh Mts., Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
56 mm x 47 mm |
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Topaz, schorl, quartz, albite, mica
Chamachhu, Haramosh Mts., Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
56 mm x 47 mm |
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Apr 07, 2009 04:54 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Rhodochrosite, quartz
Beautiful contrast between the white (colorless) quartz and the red rhodochrosite rhombs. Overall size: 91 mm x 57 mm x 45 mm. Main rhodo crystal edge: 10 mm. Weight: 254 g. No damage.
Hedgehog Pocket, Main Stope Drift, Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado, USA. The Hedgehog Pocket is famous for these combination specimens.
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Rhodochrosite, quartz
Hedgehog Pocket, Main Stope Drift, Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado, USA
91 mm x 57 mm x 45 mm |
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Rhodochrosite, quartz
Hedgehog Pocket, Main Stope Drift, Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado, USA
91 mm x 57 mm x 45 mm
Close-up view (slightly blurred, sorry!) |
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| Posted: Apr 08, 2009 13:28 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Native silver
Silver wire on matrix. Specimen overall size: 77 mm high x 45 mm wide (wire lenght >44 mm). Weight: 70 g.
Huantajalla mine, in the southeast of Uchucchacua area, Oyon, Lima, Peru.
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Native silver
Huantajalla mine, in the southeast of Uchucchacua area, Oyon, Lima, Peru
77 mm high x 45 mm wide (wire lenght >44 mm) |
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Native silver
Huantajalla mine, in the southeast of Uchucchacua area, Oyon, Lima, Peru
77 mm high x 45 mm wide (wire lenght >44 mm)
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| Posted: Apr 12, 2009 15:48 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Schorl
A neat grouping of highly lustrous black steep pyramidal tourmaline schorl crystals, without matrix. Very unusual termination for this species. Overall size: 46 mm x 25 mm x 15 mm.
From a recent find in Laila, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Some people think the exact locality might be Dache/Dassu, in one valley that leads toward the Laila peak base.
This being a very odd habit for schorl, John S. White rightfully likes to call it the "pencil habit" ( https://www.mineral-forum.com/message-board/viewtopic.php?p=4424#4424 ).
Reference: "Moore's Compendium of Mineral Discoveries", 2016, vol. 2, page 472, read "Laila, Gilgit/Skardu districts...".
Photos copyright © Carles Millan. Reproduction allowed as long as the author's name is cited and the image not modified. Creative Commons Attribution Licence - Some Rights Reserved.
| Mineral: | _Schorl |
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_Tourmaline (schorl?)
Laila, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
46 mm x 25 mm x 15 mm
This is the area where the specimen may come from |
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| Mineral: | Schorl |
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Tourmaline (schorl?)
Laila, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
46 mm x 25 mm x 15 mm
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| Mineral: | Schorl |
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Tourmaline (schorl?)
Laila, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
46 mm x 25 mm x 15 mm |
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| Mineral: | Schorl |
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Tourmaline (schorl?)
Laila, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
46 mm x 25 mm x 15 mm |
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| Mineral: | Schorl |
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Tourmaline (schorl?)
Laila, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
46 mm x 25 mm x 15 mm |
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Apr 13, 2009 12:24 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Barite
Tabular transparent yellow barite crystals on matrix, mined in 2008. Overall size: 80 mm x 43 mm. Longest edge: 39 mm. Weight: 87 g.
Nueva Esperanza, Puños, Huamalíes Province, Huánuco Department, Peru.
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Barite
Nueva Esperanza, Puños, Huamalíes Province, Huánuco Department, Peru
80 mm x 43 mm |
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Barite
Nueva Esperanza, Puños, Huamalíes Province, Huánuco Department, Peru
80 mm x 43 mm |
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Barite
Nueva Esperanza, Puños, Huamalíes Province, Huánuco Department, Peru
80 mm x 43 mm |
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Apr 14, 2009 09:02 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Pyromorphite
Cluster of barrel shaped, apple green, pyromorphite crystals without matrix from the 2000-2001 find. Soon to be a classic. Overall size: 85 mm x 67 mm x 40 mm. Crystal size: up to 13 mm. Weight: 296 g.
Daoping Mine, Gongcheng, Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang, China.
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Pyromorphite
Daoping Mine, Gongcheng, Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang, China
85 mm x 67 mm x 40 mm |
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63555 Time(s) |
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Apr 15, 2009 14:26 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Epidote
Cluster of large epidote dark green crystals measuring overall 124 mm high and 60 mm wide. Weight: 296 g.
Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The exact locality might be Alchuri, in the Shigar Valley, but there is no data to confirm that. There are other very alike specimens coming from Tormiq Valley, parallel and nearby to Shigar Valley (Lapis International Pakistan, page 76). As usual, the confusion with the Gilgit-Baltistan localities keeps going.
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Epidote
Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
124 mm high and 60 mm wide |
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Epidote
Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
124 mm high and 60 mm wide |
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Epidote
Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
124 mm high and 60 mm wide |
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