Intensive Variables: Equal Value for Equilibrium?

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Is it a necessary condition for intensive variables to have the same value for all points in a system that is in equilibrium?
 
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We can't just give you the answer, since then nobody would learn anything. But if you describe your reasoning, you'll likely get helpful comments.
 
My reasoning is that they are said to be scale invariant. I read that electric and magnetic fields can be taken to be intensive, so I'm just trying to narrow down what is considered in an electromagnetic field in thermal equilibrium.
 
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