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"type": "quotation"
},
{
"ref": "1976, R. G. J. Strens, E. G. Strens, The Physics and Chemistry of Minerals and Rocks, page 81",
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},
{
"ref": "1981, Nick Riddiford, Peter Findley, Seasonal Movements of Summer Migrants, page 82",
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},
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"type": "quotation"
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