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10,450’ WNW 32° S-1-VF 6,500’
6,000’10 25 JS & TC Full
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CT3Q2x2 L5!
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cutter = 250 cc
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CT3Q2x2L5!
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RB6Q1WECTP24Q2 L4
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4-6mm+2
21.51.0
0.5
~ 1 cm thick
~ 1 cm thick 2
83 kg/m3
132
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21 g
33 g
46 g
60 g
49 g
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