IPhoto library, Referenced and Copy Too Identification!

I have been creating a library with about 25000 pictures in it.
Unfortuantly I have been importing using both options of copied and referenced,
as I couldn't work out which to use. (was told at one point that copied lost some detail/quality which I can't tell the difference)
I have now decided to go with copied "Importing(Option ticked)
Question is, How looking at my pictures can I tell which ones are referenced and ones copied?
Many thanks

How are you at hacking SQL databases? If you're comfortable doing that you might be able to movethe files into the Library and then point iPhoto at them
Other than that, you could try rebuild with iPhoto Library Manager having first set iPhoto to copy. This may or may not work. Note: This will create a new library based on data in the albumdata.xml file. Not everything will be brought over - no slideshows, books or calendars, for instance - but it should get all your albums and keywords back.
Because this process creates an entirely new library and leaves your old one untouched, it is non-destructive, and if you're not happy with the results you can simply return to your old one.  
If it doesn't you're starting over from scratch, as Larry says.
Also, to confirm: there is no differnce between a Managed and a Referencd Library when it comes to the photos. This is just dumb file storage. There is nothing to be gained from running a Referenced Library, and in some cases, much to be lost.
Regards
TD

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