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Churchite-(Y)

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About Churchite-(Y)Hide

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Arthur H. Church
Formula:
Y(PO4) · 2H2O
Colour:
Colorless, white, gray, yellow; colourless in transmitted light.
Lustre:
Vitreous, Sub-Vitreous, Greasy, Silky, Pearly
Hardness:
3
Specific Gravity:
3.14
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named in 1865 by Charles H. Greville Williams in honor of Arthur Herbert Church [June 2, 1834 London, England, UK – May 31, 1915 Shelsley, Kew Gardens, England, UK]. Church was the first to examine absorption spectra of gemstones for identification purposes. He was a chemist and mineralogist. He wrote five books and was an authority on a variety of fields including paint chemistry, porcelain, and organic/agricultural chemistry. He named several mineral species.

The original chemical analysis of churchite (1865) indicated 51.87 wt.% of Ce2O3 with some didymium (from Cornwall). Unfortunately, the real chemical composition of the material was primarily Y-dominant, with minor amounts of La, Nd, and Er. The phosphate mineral weinschenkite (now a synonym of churchite) was described by Heinrich Laubmann in 1923 from Bavaria. Dana's 7th edition, volume II (1951) "System of Mineralogy" covered the species as two entries, both as "Weinschenkite" and as "Churchite," with the formula of the former being Y-dominant and the latter being Ce-dominant. Claringbull and Hey (1953) re-examined churchite and found that it was Y-dominant and contained little cerium. Because the name weinschenkite had been used twice, Claringbull and Hey (1953) maintained churchite as weinschenkite, earlier, had been given to a hornblende-like amphibole in 1922 by G. Murgoci. Following the guidelines of the Levinson nomenclature (Levinson, 1966), Michael Fleischer (1987, Glossary of Mineral Species) added -(Y) to churchite.
Isostructural with:

Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
1047
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1047:0

Similar NamesHide

Churchite-(Dy)(Dy,Sm,Gd,Nd)PO4 · 2H2O
Churchite-(Nd)A discredited species nameNd(PO4) · 2H2O

IMA Classification of Churchite-(Y)Hide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
YPO4·2H2O

Classification of Churchite-(Y)Hide

8.CJ.50

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
C : Phosphates without additional anions, with H2O
J : With only large cations
40.4.6.1

40 : HYDRATED NORMAL PHOSPHATES,ARSENATES AND VANADATES
4 : (AB)5(XO4)2·xH2O
19.9.2

19 : Phosphates
9 : Phosphates of rare earths and Sc

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

SymbolSourceReference for Standard
Cuh-YIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Physical Properties of Churchite-(Y)Hide

Vitreous, Sub-Vitreous, Greasy, Silky, Pearly
Transparency:
Transparent
Comment:
Lustre pearly on cleavage.
Colour:
Colorless, white, gray, yellow; colourless in transmitted light.
Hardness:
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Perfect
On {101}, perfect.
Fracture:
Conchoidal
Density:
3.14 g/cm3 (Measured)    3.2 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of Churchite-(Y)Hide

Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.605 - 1.623 nβ = 1.608 - 1.631 nγ = 1.645 - 1.657
2V:
Measured: 10° , Calculated: 60°
Birefringence:
0.039
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.034 - 0.040
Based on recorded range of RI values above.

Interference Colours:
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Surface Relief:
High (positive)
Relative to Canada balsam mounting medium (n ≈ 1.537).

This shows the grain boundary and Becke line effect under plane-polarised light, based on the contrast between this mineral's average refractive index and the mounting medium. It does not take into account mineral colouration.
In focus
Interference Figure:
This shows the idealized biaxial acute bisectrix (Bxa) interference figure - the conoscopic view for a grain cut perpendicular to the acute bisectrix, using this mineral's 2V. The two small white dots mark the melatopes - the points where the two optic axes emerge - and are shown only when they fall within the field of view. The coloured bands are isochromatics, and the dark bands are isogyres.

Rotate the stage: at 0°/90° the isogyres form a cross through the melatopes; at 45° they pull apart into curved hyperbolas. That splitting on rotation - absent in a uniaxial figure - is the standard diagnostic test for telling biaxial minerals from uniaxial ones. If 2V is large, the melatopes may fall outside the field of view, as they often do at the microscope too.
Dispersion:
weak
Optical Extinction:
c^[001] ~ 30°-35°
Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic

Chemistry of Churchite-(Y)Hide

Mindat Formula:
Y(PO4) · 2H2O
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O43.653 %
Y40.429 %
P14.085 %
H1.833 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
O
Y
P
H

Crystallography of Churchite-(Y)Hide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
B2/b
Cell Parameters:
a = 5.578 Å, b = 15.006 Å, c = 6.275 Å
β = 117.83°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.372 : 1 : 0.418
Unit Cell V:
464.49 ų
Z:
4
Morphology:
Crystals acicular to lath-shaped (gypsum-like), elongated [001] and flattened {010}; form crusts and spherulites with a radial-fibrous structure.
Comment:
Space group I2/a. Ivashkevich et al. (2013) give C2/c (different setting) and a = 6.15326(3), b = 14.99687(8), c = 5.57848(3) Å, β = 115.4319(4)°, V = 464.896(4) Å3.

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0010295Churchite-(Y)Kohlmann M, Sowa H, Reithmayer K, Schulz H, Kruger R R, Abriel W (1994) Structure of a Y(1-x)(Gd,Dy,Er)xPO4*2H2O microcrystal using synchrotron radiation Acta Crystallographica C50 1651-16521994synthetic0293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

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Data Set:
Data courtesy of RRUFF project at University of Arizona, used with permission.
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
7.51 Å(79)
4.69 Å(24)
4.19 Å(100)
3.74 Å(60)
3.01 Å(71)
2.83 Å(45)
2.61 Å(31)
2.17 Å(18)
1.8606 Å(19)
1.7773 Å(17)
Comments:
RRUFF, see also ICDD 8-167

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Near-surface Processes
23 : Subaerial aqueous alteration by non-redox-sensitive fluids (see also #47)
Stage 10a: Neoproterozoic oxygenation/terrestrial biosphere<0.6
48 : Soil leaching zone minerals<0.6
Geological Setting:
Limonite deposit.

Type Occurrence of Churchite-(Y)Hide

Synonyms of Churchite-(Y)Hide

Other Language Names for Churchite-(Y)Hide

Simplified Chinese:针磷钇铒矿
Spanish:Churchita
Traditional Chinese:針磷釔鉺礦

Relationship of Churchite-(Y) to other SpeciesHide

Other Members of Gypsum Supergroup:
BrushiteCa(PO3OH) · 2H2OMon. m : Bb
GypsumCaSO4 · 2H2OMon. 2/m
PharmacoliteCa(HAsO4) · 2H2OMon. m

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
9 photos of Churchite-(Y) associated with MetatorberniteCu(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 8H2O
9 photos of Churchite-(Y) associated with QuartzSiO2
8 photos of Churchite-(Y) associated with Rhabdophane-(Nd)Nd(PO4) · H2O
5 photos of Churchite-(Y) associated with MicroclineK(AlSi3O8)
4 photos of Churchite-(Y) associated with WavelliteAl3(PO4)2(OH)3 · 5H2O
4 photos of Churchite-(Y) associated with 'Unnamed (Fe-Al Phosphate)'Fe, Al, P, O, H
4 photos of Churchite-(Y) associated with CacoxeniteFe3+24AlO6(PO4)17(OH)12 · 75H2O
4 photos of Churchite-(Y) associated with GoethiteFe3+O(OH)
4 photos of Churchite-(Y) associated with KidwelliteNaFe3+9+x(PO4)6(OH)11 · 3H2O, x = 0.33
3 photos of Churchite-(Y) associated with 'Cleavelandite'Na(AlSi3O8)

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

8.CJ.AirditeSr(V4+O)2(PO4)2 · 4H2OMon. m : Bb
8.CJ.DobšináiteCa2Ca(AsO4)2 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.CJ.SainfelditeCa5(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)2 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.CJ.CaesiumpharmacosideriteCsFe3+4[(AsO4)3(OH)4] · 4H2OIso. 43m : P43m
8.CJ.JeankempiteCa5(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 7H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CJ.05Stercorite(NH4)Na(PO3OH) · 4H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CJ.10Swaknoite(NH4)2Ca(PO3OH)2 · H2OOrth.
8.CJ.10Mundrabillaite(NH4)2Ca(PO3OH)2 · H2OMon. m : Pm
8.CJ.15NabaphiteNaBaPO4 · 9H2OIso. 23 : P213
8.CJ.15NastrophiteNa(Sr,Ba)PO4 · 9H2OIso. 23 : P213
8.CJ.20HaidingeriteCaHAsO4 · H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbcn
8.CJ.25Rhabdophane-(Y)YPO4 · H2OHex. 622 : P6222
8.CJ.25VladimiriteCa4(AsO4)2(AsO3OH) · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.CJ.27'Churchite-(Dy)'(Dy,Sm,Gd,Nd)PO4 · 2H2OMon.
8.CJ.30FerrarisiteCa5(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 9H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CJ.35FulbrightiteCa(V4+O)2(As5+O4)2 · 4H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CJ.35Machatschkiite(Ca,Na)6(AsO4)(HAsO4)3(PO4,SO4) · 15H2OTrig. 3m : R3c
8.CJ.40RauenthaliteCa3(AsO4)2 · 10H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CJ.40PhaunouxiteCa3(AsO4)2 · 11H2OTric.
8.CJ.45Brockite(Ca,Th,Ce)PO4 · H2OHex. 622 : P6222
8.CJ.45Smirnovskite(Th,Ca)PO4 · nH2OHex. 622 : P6222
8.CJ.45Rhabdophane-(Ce)Ce(PO4) · 0.6H2OTrig. 32 : P3121
8.CJ.45Rhabdophane-(La)La(PO4) · H2OHex. 622 : P6222
8.CJ.45Rhabdophane-(Nd)Nd(PO4) · H2OHex. 622 : P6222
8.CJ.45Tristramite(Ca,U4+,Fe3+)(PO4,SO4) · 2H2OHex. 622 : P6222
8.CJ.45Grayite(Th,Pb,Ca)(PO4) · H2OHex. 622 : P6222
8.CJ.45ŠtěpiteU(AsO3OH)2 · 4H2O Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : I41/acd
8.CJ.47VysokýiteU4+[AsO2(OH)2]4 · 4H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CJ.50BrushiteCa(PO3OH) · 2H2OMon. m : Bb
8.CJ.50ArdealiteCa2(PO3OH)(SO4) · 4H2OMon. m : Bb
8.CJ.50PharmacoliteCa(HAsO4) · 2H2OMon. m
8.CJ.50'Churchite-(Nd)'Nd(PO4) · 2H2OMon.
8.CJ.55McneariteNaCa5(AsO4)(HAsO4)4 · 4H2OTric.
8.CJ.60DorfmaniteNa2(PO3OH) · 2H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbca
8.CJ.65SincositeCa(V4+O)2(PO4)2 · 4H2OTet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P42/nnm
8.CJ.65BariosincositeBa(V4+O)2(PO4)2 · 4H2OTet.
8.CJ.70CatalanoiteNa2(PO3OH) · 8H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Ibca
8.CJ.75GuériniteCa6(HAsO4)3(AsO4)2 · 10.5H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.CJ.85Ningyoite(U,Ca,Ce)2(PO4)2 · 1-2H2OOrth.

Fluorescence of Churchite-(Y)Hide

Not fluorescent in UV

Other InformationHide

Thermal Behaviour:
Thermoluminescent upon gentle heating.
Notes:
Soluble in hot acids, insoluble in alkalies.
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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Localities for Churchite-(Y)Hide

Showing 108 localities.

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
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Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Argentina
 
  • Córdoba Province
    • Punilla Department
      • San Roque District
        • Tanti
Dr. Nestor Hillar P. collection
Australia
 
  • New South Wales
    • Cowper Co.
Carter et al. (2026)
    • Yancowinna Co.
      • Broken Hill district
Birch BH Book
          • Broken Hill South Mine (BHS Mine; South Mine)
Birch (1999)
  • South Australia
    • Pastoral Unincorporated Area
      • Iron Knob
Pring et al. (2000)
  • Western Australia
    • Esperance Shire
Sergeev et al. (2024)
Sergeev et al. (2024)
    • Laverton Shire
      • Mount Weld Station
Dunkan et al. (1990) +5 other references
    • Meekatharra Shire
      • Peak Hill Mining District
        • Doolgunna Station
Murray Thompson +1 other reference
    • Yalgoo Shire
      • Golden Grove Mine
Le Gleuher M. (2008)
Austria
 
  • Styria
    • Weiz District
      • Fischbach
        • Völlegg
Bernhard et al. (1999)
      • Rettenegg
Bernhard et al. (2007)
Bolivia
 
  • Cochabamba
    • Ayopaya Province
Schultz et al. (2004)
Schultz et al. (2004)
Brazil
 
  • Minas Gerais
    • Jaguaraçu
Cassedanne et al. (1994)
  • Pará
    • Curionópolis
Moroni et al. (2001)
China
 
  • Guangxi
    • Baise
      • Jingxi Co.
Wang et al. (2010)
  • Jiangxi
    • Ganzhou
      • Dingnan Co.
Zhao et al. (2022) +1 other reference
    • Shangrao
      • Yanshan Co. (Qianshan Co.)
Rengui Wu and Dagan Yu (2000)
Czech Republic
 
  • Central Bohemian Region
    • Příbram District
Sejkora et al. (2024)
    • Rakovník District
      • Čistá
Tvrdý et al. (2021)
  • Hradec Králové Region
    • Trutnov District
      • Špindlerův Mlýn
        • Medvědín
Journal of Geosciences 54:15-56 +2 other references
  • Karlovy Vary Region
    • Karlovy Vary District
      • Jáchymov
Hloušek et al. (2002)
  • Liberec Region
Scharm +7 other references
    • Semily District
      • Harrachov
Sejkora et al. (1994) +1 other reference
Škoda
  • Olomouc Region
    • Jeseník District
      • Javorník
        • Zálesí
Pauliš et al. (2011)
  • Vysočina Region
    • Havlíčkův Brod District
      • Pohled
Hybler et al. (2016)
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Allier
      • Vichy
        • Échassières
Queneau (n.d.)
          • Montmins mining district
Cuchet et al. (2000)
  • Nouvelle-Aquitaine
    • Deux-Sèvres
      • Bressuire
        • Mauléon
          • Le Temple
Lièvre et al. (2002)
  • Occitanie
    • Aveyron
      • Villefranche-de-Rouergue
        • Najac
Ref: Boisson J.M.
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Ortenaukreis
        • Gengenbach
          • Gengenbach
Walenta (1991)
      • Waldshut
        • St Blasien
          • Menzenschwand
Kolitsch & Brandstätter (2010)
  • Bavaria
    • Lower Bavaria
      • Freyung-Grafenau District
        • Saldenburg
          • Matzersdorf
Habel (2001)
    • Upper Franconia
      • Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
        • Kirchenlamitz
          • Großschloppen
Weiß (1990)
    • Upper Palatinate
      • Amberg-Sulzbach District
        • Auerbach in der Oberpfalz
          • Nitzlbuch (Nitzelbuch)
Lapis 1983 (3) +3 other references
Gerstenberg (n.d.)
      • Neustadt an der Waldnaab District
        • Pleystein
Dill et al. (2008) +1 other reference
        • Waidhaus
Dill (2009) +1 other reference
  • Hesse
    • Darmstadt
      • Bergstraße
Belendorff (2021)
          • Reichenbach
            • Borstein
Collected by Klaus Petitjean.
Weiß (1990)
Collection of Steffen Michalski
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Altenkirchen
      • Betzdorf-Gebhardshain
        • Kausen
Wittern (2001) +1 other reference
  • Saxony
    • Erzgebirgskreis
      • Schneeberg
        • Neustädtel
          • Weißer Hirsch Mine (shaft 3)
        • Rödergasse
Belendorff (2009)
Hermann et al. (2006)
    • Görlitz District
      • Kodersdorf
        • Rengersdorf
Witzke et al. (2025)
Witzke et al. (1997)
      • Quitzdorf am See
        • Horscha
86. +1 other reference
      • Thiemendorf
Witzke et al. (2013)
      • Zittau
        • Hirschfelde
Witzke et al. (2006)
    • Vogtlandkreis
Gröbner et al. (2007) +1 other reference
Greece
 
  • Central Greece
    • Phocis
      • Delphi
Laskou et al. (2007)
Italy
 
  • Liguria
    • Savona Province
      • Magliolo
Balestra et al. (2011)
  • Sardinia
    • Metropolitan City of Cagliari
      • Capoterra
Olmi F.
      • Sarroch
Orlandi et al. (2013) +1 other reference
Japan
 
  • Kyoto Prefecture
    • Kyotango city
      • Ohro (Ōro; Ouro; Ooro)
Yamada (2004)
Kazakhstan
 
  • Karaganda Region
    • Karkaraly
СВЕТЛАНА Н. НЕНАШЕВА (2021)
  • North Kazakhstan Region
    • Ualikhanov District
Karshigina et al. (2018) +1 other reference
  • Ulytau Region
    • Ulytau District
      • Mayatas ore region
Levin et al. (2021)
Madagascar
 
  • Itasy
    • Soavinandriana District
      • Mahavelona
Behier (1960)
Malawi
 
  • Southern Region
    • Zomba
Färber (n.d.)
Mozambique
 
  • Zambezia Province
Wilson et al. (2000)
    • Gilé District
      • Muiane-Naipa group
Wilson et al. (2000)
Namibia
 
  • ǁKaras Region
    • Oranjemund Constituency
      • Rosh Pinah
Hinder (2015)
Norway
 
  • Agder
    • Iveland
      • Landås
Bjørlykke (1966) +1 other reference
Portugal
 
  • Guarda
    • Sabugal
      • Bendada
Vignola et al. (2018)
Romania
 
  • Hunedoara County
    • Boșorod
European Journal of Mineralogy +5 other references
HÎRTOPANU et al. (2014)
Russia
 
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
    • Kaslinsky District
Filina et al. (2019)
Filina et al. (2019)
    • Plastovsky District
      • Svetlyi
Igor Savin's data
  • Krasnoyarsk Krai
    • Boguchansky District
      • Chadobets alkaline complex
Sharygin +12 other references
  • Murmansk Oblast
    • Lovozersky District
      • Keivy Mountains
        • Western Keivy Massif
Voloshin A.V. et al. (1986)
      • Seidozero Lake
        • Lepkhe-Nel'm Mt
Pavel M. Kartashov analytical data (2011)
  • Sakha
    • Aldan
Shcheka et al. (2006)
  • Zabaykalsky Krai
    • Tungokochensky District
      • Vershino-Darasunskiy
Эпова et al. (2025)
Slovakia
 
  • Košice Region
    • Rožňava District
      • Betliar
Kopáčik R. et al. (2024)
Slovenia
 
  • Ljubljana
    • Katarina Mountain
A. Rečnik +1 other reference
South Africa
 
  • Mpumalanga
    • Nkangala District Municipality
      • Thembisile Hani Local Municipality
        • Mkobola
Atanasova et al. (2016)
  • Northern Cape
    • Namakwa District Municipality
      • Kamiesberg Local Municipality
USGS Open-File Report 02-189
Smits (1984)
Spain
 
  • Andalusia
    • Córdoba
      • Hornachuelos
        • Sierra Albarrana
          • El Cabril
Menor et al. (2010)
      • Villanueva de Córdoba
Schnorrer et al. (2005)
  • Canary Islands
    • Santa Cruz de Tenerife Province
      • Tenerife
Dill et al. (2023)
UK
 
  • England
    • Cornwall
      • Camborne
        • Killivose
Barstow et al. (1982) +1 other reference
      • Lanivet
Kingsbury (1956) +1 other reference
      • St Hilary
Manchester University Museum +1 other reference
USA
 
  • Alabama
    • Cherokee County
Barwood et al. (1978) +1 other reference
Cook et al. (1982)
Dean (1995)
    • Tallapoosa County
Dean (1995)
  • Arkansas
    • Hot Spring County
www.koeln.netsurf.de (2001)
  • California
    • Marin County
      • Sausalito
Milton et al. (1971)
  • Connecticut
    • Litchfield County
      • Salisbury
Januzzi et al. (1976)
  • Georgia
    • Burke County
      • Girard Mining District
Jason Smith & M.E. Ciriotti (2005)
  • Nevada
    • Humboldt County
      • Iron Point Mining District
        • Valmy
Silver Coin Mine. Compact Disc. Paul ...
Leonard S.Wiener and Sigrid Ballew
    • Mitchell County
      • Spruce Pine
        • Greasy Creek Township
Genth (1891)
  • Texas
    • Llano County
      • Llano
Self-collected by David Aldridge
  • Virginia
    • Albemarle County
      • North Garden
Dietrich (1990)
    • Amherst County
      • Roseland
Dietrich (1990)
    • Rockbridge County
      • Lyndhurst-Vesuvius Mining District
Rocks & Minerals: 64: 44-45. +1 other reference
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