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Shah Nassir Peak, Nyet, Braldu Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistanⓘ Albite, ⓘ Aquamarine, ⓘ Beryl, ⓘ Fluorapatite, ⓘ Muscovite, ⓘ Quartz, ⓘ Schorl

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