Are the photos in the file 'iphoto library' duplicates of whats already in the finder? Also what would happen if i were to delete it?

So i found this iphoto library file and its a solid 10gb large, yet i still have all my photos seperate in my finder. I need to free up some space and i was wondering if i could delete this file without losing all my photos.

Really important question:
Are you running a Managed or a Referenced Library?
A Managed Library, is the default setting, and iPhoto copies files into the iPhoto Library when Importing. The files are then stored in the Library package
A Referenced Library is when iPhoto is NOT copying the files into the iPhoto Library when importing because you made a change at iPhoto -> Preferences -> Advanced. (You unchecked the option to copy files into the Library on import) The files are then stored where ever you put them and not in the Library package. In this scenario you are responsible for the File Management.

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