Skarn-type iron-copper deposit.

It contains a reserve of 13 Mt iron ore with an average grade of 44.94%. The strata exposed in the mining area are the Late Carboniferous andesitic and dacitic tuff, andesitic breccia tuff, andesitic breccia crystal tuff. A total of four iron orebodies have been recognized in the deposit. The No. 1 orebody is the largest and contains about 50% of the iron ore reserves in the deposit. Most iron orebodies are conformable with their country rocks. Garnet-magnetite, garnet-epidote magnetite, and epidote-magnetite are three major types of iron ores. The ores may be both disseminated and massive, but in places they are brecciated or banded.

The Bailingshan iron deposit contains a reserve of ∼13.1 Mt Fe ore with an average grade of 44.94 wt.%. Three stratiform orebodies have been recognized in the deposit. The No. 1 orebody (dips NE at 10°–30°; 1–12 m thick) is the largest one with a strike of 115°–295°, characterized by irregular stratiform and lenticular shape. The smaller No. 2 and No. 3 orebodies occur in andesitic breccia tuff in the Unit 2 and dacitic tuff in the Unit 1 of the Late Carboniferous Dikan'er Formation, respectively.

The Bailingshan deposit hosts six Fe orebodies with a total estimated reserve of 18.35 Mt at 30.5–53.9 wt.% Fe, four of which (I-1, I-2, II, and III) exhibit economic mineralization. Orebody I-1 in the lower part of lithological Unit 2 is the largest in scale (700 × 321 × 2.91 m), with an average grade of 44.56% Fe. Orebodies I-2, II and III are hosted in Unit 1, and I-2 is the largest (1015 × 670 × 8.39 m; avg. 40.62% Fe). Most magnetite orebodies occur mainly as stratabound and lenticular to pod-shaped within the host volcanic rocks, with minor vein-type orebodies crosscutting the volcanic sequence. The magnetite ore predominantly exhibits massive, banded, spotted, brecciated, and disseminated textures and is composed primarily of magnetite, hematite, specularite and pyrite.

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Mineral List

17 valid minerals.

Rock Types Recorded

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Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Actinolite

Formula: ◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂

References:

Xiaojun Li and Xinhui Li (1999): Geology and Prospecting 35(3), 9-13

Longsheng Wang, Huaqin Li, Yuchuan Chen, and Dequan Liu (2005): Mineral Deposits 24(3), 264-269

Zheng, Jiahao (2020) A synthesis of iron deposits in the eastern Tianshan, NW China. Geoscience Frontiers, 11 (4) 1271-1287 doi:10.1016/j.gsf.2019.11.014

Zhang, Hui; Wang, Yin-Hong; Zhang, Fang-Fang; Liu, Jia-Jun; Sun, Min; Wang, Kang; Zhang, Wei; Zhang, Zhong-Yu; Huang, Yun-Ying (2022) Origin of the subduction-related Late Carboniferous dacitic tuffs associated with the Bailingshan Fe deposit in Eastern Tianshan, NW China: Geochronological, geochemical, and Sr-Nd-Hf-O isotopic constraints. Ore Geology Reviews, 142. 104725 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2022.104725

Chai, Fengmei; Meng, Qingpeng; Xu, Mengjing; Qi, Dongmei; Zhao, Haitao (2026) Multiple-Stage Mineralization at the Bailingshan Volcanic-Hosted Iron Deposit, Xinjiang, NW China: Constraints from Garnet U-Pb and Amphibole Ar-Ar Geochronology and Garnet Geochemistry. Minerals, 16 (8). doi:10.3390/min16080831

ⓘ Albite

Formula: Na(AlSi₃O₈)

References:

ⓘ 'Amphibole Supergroup'

Formula: AB₂C₅(T₈O₂₂)W₂

References:

Wang, Yin-Hong; Zhang, Hui; Seltmann, Reimar; Wang, Kang; Zhang, Fang-Fang; Liu, Jia-Jun; Zhou, Dao-Qing (2026) Arc magmatic evolution of submarine volcanic-hosted iron deposits: Insights from an economic deposit class in the southern Central Asian orogenic belt, Northwest China. Geoscience Frontiers, 17 (5). p.102361. doi:10.1016/j.gsf.2026.102361

ⓘ Andradite

Formula: Ca₃Fe³⁺₂(SiO₄)₃

References:

ⓘ 'Andradite-Grossular Series'

References:

Mao, Jingwen, Goldfarb, Richard J., Wang, Yitian, Hart, Craig J., Wang, Zhiliang, Yang, Jianmin (2005) Late Paleozoic base and precious metal deposits, East Tianshan, Xinjiang, China: Characteristics and geodynamic setting. Episodes, 28 (1) 23-36 doi:10.18814/epiiugs/2005/v28i1/003

ⓘ 'Biotite'

Formula: K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂

References:

ⓘ Calcite

Formula: CaCO₃

References:

Xiaojun Li and Xinhui Li (1999): Geology and Prospecting 35(3), 9-13

Zheng, Jiahao (2020) A synthesis of iron deposits in the eastern Tianshan, NW China. Geoscience Frontiers, 11 (4) 1271-1287 doi:10.1016/j.gsf.2019.11.014

ⓘ Chalcopyrite

Formula: CuFeS₂

References:

Zheng, Jiahao (2020) A synthesis of iron deposits in the eastern Tianshan, NW China. Geoscience Frontiers, 11 (4) 1271-1287 doi:10.1016/j.gsf.2019.11.014

ⓘ 'Chlorite Group'

References:

Longsheng Wang, Huaqin Li, Yuchuan Chen, and Dequan Liu (2005): Mineral Deposits 24(3), 264-269

Zheng, Jiahao (2020) A synthesis of iron deposits in the eastern Tianshan, NW China. Geoscience Frontiers, 11 (4) 1271-1287 doi:10.1016/j.gsf.2019.11.014

ⓘ 'Clinopyroxene Subgroup'

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ⓘ Diopside

Formula: CaMgSi₂O₆

References:

ⓘ Epidote

Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)

References:

Longsheng Wang, Huaqin Li, Yuchuan Chen, and Dequan Liu (2005): Mineral Deposits 24(3), 264-269

Zheng, Jiahao (2020) A synthesis of iron deposits in the eastern Tianshan, NW China. Geoscience Frontiers, 11 (4) 1271-1287 doi:10.1016/j.gsf.2019.11.014

ⓘ 'Garnet Group'

Formula: X₃Z₂(SiO₄)₃

References:

Zheng, Jiahao (2020) A synthesis of iron deposits in the eastern Tianshan, NW China. Geoscience Frontiers, 11 (4) 1271-1287 doi:10.1016/j.gsf.2019.11.014

ⓘ Grossular

Formula: Ca₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃

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ⓘ Hematite

Formula: Fe₂O₃

References:

Xiaojun Li and Xinhui Li (1999): Geology and Prospecting 35(3), 9-13

Longsheng Wang, Huaqin Li, Yuchuan Chen, and Dequan Liu (2005): Mineral Deposits 24(3), 264-269

Zheng, Jiahao (2020) A synthesis of iron deposits in the eastern Tianshan, NW China. Geoscience Frontiers, 11 (4) 1271-1287 doi:10.1016/j.gsf.2019.11.014

ⓘ Hematite var. Martite

Formula: Fe₂O₃

References:

Xiaojun Li and Xinhui Li (1999): Geology and Prospecting 35(3), 9-13

Longsheng Wang, Huaqin Li, Yuchuan Chen, and Dequan Liu (2005): Mineral Deposits 24(3), 264-269

ⓘ Hematite var. Specularite

Formula: Fe₂O₃

References:

Xiaojun Li and Xinhui Li (1999): Geology and Prospecting 35(3), 9-13

Longsheng Wang, Huaqin Li, Yuchuan Chen, and Dequan Liu (2005): Mineral Deposits 24(3), 264-269

ⓘ 'K Feldspar'

References:

Xiaojun Li and Xinhui Li (1999): Geology and Prospecting 35(3), 9-13

Zheng, Jiahao (2020) A synthesis of iron deposits in the eastern Tianshan, NW China. Geoscience Frontiers, 11 (4) 1271-1287 doi:10.1016/j.gsf.2019.11.014

ⓘ 'Limonite'

References:

Xiaojun Li and Xinhui Li (1999): Geology and Prospecting 35(3), 9-13

ⓘ Magnetite

Formula: Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄

References:

Longsheng Wang, Huaqin Li, Yuchuan Chen, and Dequan Liu (2005): Mineral Deposits 24(3), 264-269

Zheng, Jiahao (2020) A synthesis of iron deposits in the eastern Tianshan, NW China. Geoscience Frontiers, 11 (4) 1271-1287 doi:10.1016/j.gsf.2019.11.014

ⓘ Malachite

Formula: Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂

References:

Xiaojun Li and Xinhui Li (1999): Geology and Prospecting 35(3), 9-13

ⓘ 'Microlite Group'

Formula: A_2-mTa₂X_6-wZ_1-n

References:

ⓘ Muscovite

Formula: KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

References:

ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite

Formula: KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

References:

ⓘ Pyrite

Formula: FeS₂

References:

Longsheng Wang, Huaqin Li, Yuchuan Chen, and Dequan Liu (2005): Mineral Deposits 24(3), 264-269

Zheng, Jiahao (2020) A synthesis of iron deposits in the eastern Tianshan, NW China. Geoscience Frontiers, 11 (4) 1271-1287 doi:10.1016/j.gsf.2019.11.014

ⓘ Pyrrhotite

Formula: Fe_1-xS

References:

ⓘ Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

References:

Xiaojun Li and Xinhui Li (1999): Geology and Prospecting 35(3), 9-13

Longsheng Wang, Huaqin Li, Yuchuan Chen, and Dequan Liu (2005): Mineral Deposits 24(3), 264-269

Zheng, Jiahao (2020) A synthesis of iron deposits in the eastern Tianshan, NW China. Geoscience Frontiers, 11 (4) 1271-1287 doi:10.1016/j.gsf.2019.11.014

ⓘ 'Tourmaline'

Formula: AD₃G₆(T₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃X₃Z

References:

Xiaojun Li and Xinhui Li (1999): Geology and Prospecting 35(3), 9-13

ⓘ Tremolite

Formula: ◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂

References:

ⓘ Zircon

Formula: Zr(SiO₄)

References:

Zheng, Jiahao (2020) A synthesis of iron deposits in the eastern Tianshan, NW China. Geoscience Frontiers, 11 (4) 1271-1287 doi:10.1016/j.gsf.2019.11.014

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Chalcopyrite	2.CB.10a	CuFeS₂
ⓘ	Pyrrhotite	2.CC.10	Fe_1-xS
ⓘ	Pyrite	2.EB.05a	FeS₂
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	'Microlite Group'	4.00.	A_2-mTa₂X_6-wZ_1-n
ⓘ	Magnetite	4.BB.05	Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄
ⓘ	Hematite	4.CB.05	Fe₂O₃
ⓘ	var. Martite	4.CB.05	Fe₂O₃
ⓘ	var. Specularite	4.CB.05	Fe₂O₃
ⓘ	Quartz	4.DA.05	SiO₂
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Calcite	5.AB.05	CaCO₃
ⓘ	Malachite	5.BA.10	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Andradite	9.AD.25	Ca₃Fe³⁺₂(SiO₄)₃
ⓘ	Grossular	9.AD.25	Ca₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃
ⓘ	Zircon	9.AD.30	Zr(SiO₄)
ⓘ	Epidote	9.BG.05a	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
ⓘ	Diopside	9.DA.15	CaMgSi₂O₆
ⓘ	Actinolite	9.DE.10	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
ⓘ	Tremolite	9.DE.10	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Muscovite	9.EC.15	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
ⓘ	var. Sericite	9.EC.15	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Albite	9.FA.35	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Unclassified
ⓘ	'Amphibole Supergroup'	-	AB₂C₅(T₈O₂₂)W₂
ⓘ	'Biotite'	-	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
ⓘ	'Chlorite Group'	-
ⓘ	'Limonite'	-
ⓘ	'Tourmaline'	-	AD₃G₆(T₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃X₃Z
ⓘ	'Clinopyroxene Subgroup'	-
ⓘ	'Andradite-Grossular Series'	-
ⓘ	'K Feldspar'	-
ⓘ	'Garnet Group'	-	X₃Z₂(SiO₄)₃

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
H	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
H	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
B	Boron
B	ⓘ Tourmaline	AD₃G₆(T₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃X₃Z
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
C	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
O	ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup	AB₂C₅(T₈O₂₂)W₂
O	ⓘ Andradite	Ca₃Fe₂³⁺(SiO₄)₃
O	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
O	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
O	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
O	ⓘ Grossular	Ca₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃
O	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
O	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
O	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Hematite var. Martite	Fe₂O₃
O	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Tourmaline	AD₃G₆(T₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃X₃Z
O	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Zircon	Zr(SiO₄)
O	ⓘ Hematite var. Specularite	Fe₂O₃
O	ⓘ Andradite-Grossular Series
O	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Garnet Group	X₃Z₂(SiO₄)₃
F	Fluorine
F	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Na	Sodium
Na	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Mg	Magnesium
Mg	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Mg	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Mg	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
Mg	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Al	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Al	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Al	ⓘ Grossular	Ca₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃
Al	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Andradite-Grossular Series
Al	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Si	ⓘ Andradite	Ca₃Fe₂³⁺(SiO₄)₃
Si	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Si	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
Si	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Si	ⓘ Grossular	Ca₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃
Si	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Zircon	Zr(SiO₄)
Si	ⓘ Andradite-Grossular Series
Si	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Garnet Group	X₃Z₂(SiO₄)₃
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
S	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
S	ⓘ Pyrrhotite	Fe_1-xS
K	Potassium
K	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
K	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
K	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Ca	ⓘ Andradite	Ca₃Fe₂³⁺(SiO₄)₃
Ca	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
Ca	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
Ca	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Ca	ⓘ Grossular	Ca₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃
Ca	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
Ca	ⓘ Andradite-Grossular Series
Ti	Titanium
Ti	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Fe	ⓘ Andradite	Ca₃Fe₂³⁺(SiO₄)₃
Fe	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Fe	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Fe	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
Fe	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
Fe	ⓘ Hematite var. Martite	Fe₂O₃
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Pyrrhotite	Fe_1-xS
Fe	ⓘ Hematite var. Specularite	Fe₂O₃
Fe	ⓘ Andradite-Grossular Series
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Cu	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Zr	Zirconium
Zr	ⓘ Zircon	Zr(SiO₄)
Ta	Tantalum
Ta	ⓘ Microlite Group	A_2-mTa₂X_6-wZ_1-n

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References

Xiaojun Li and Xinhui Li (1999): Geology and metallogenesis of the Bailingshan iron deposit in Shanshan, Xinjiang. Geology and Prospecting 35(3), 9-13.

Longsheng Wang, Huaqin Li, Yuchuan Chen, and Dequan Liu (2005): Geological feature and mineralization epoch of Bailingshan iron deposit, Hami, Xinjiang, China. Mineral Deposits 24(3), 264-269 (in Chinese with English abstract).

[1]Zheng, Jiahao (2020) A synthesis of iron deposits in the eastern Tianshan, NW China. Geoscience Frontiers, 11 (4) 1271-1287 doi:10.1016/j.gsf.2019.11.014

[3]Chai, Fengmei; Meng, Qingpeng; Xu, Mengjing; Qi, Dongmei; Zhao, Haitao (2026) Multiple-Stage Mineralization at the Bailingshan Volcanic-Hosted Iron Deposit, Xinjiang, NW China: Constraints from Garnet U-Pb and Amphibole Ar-Ar Geochronology and Garnet Geochemistry. Minerals, 16 (8). doi:10.3390/min16080831

[2]Wang, Yin-Hong; Zhang, Hui; Seltmann, Reimar; Wang, Kang; Zhang, Fang-Fang; Liu, Jia-Jun; Zhou, Dao-Qing (2026) Arc magmatic evolution of submarine volcanic-hosted iron deposits: Insights from an economic deposit class in the southern Central Asian orogenic belt, Northwest China. Geoscience Frontiers, 17 (5). p.102361. doi:10.1016/j.gsf.2026.102361

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