MCP srl

2 days ago

We’re excited to announce our participation in the Mineralientage München – The Munich Show 2025, one of the most prestigious events in the mineral world.

👉 From October 24th to 27th, we’ll be there with a refined selection of specimens and exclusive pieces restored in our MCP Lab. It’s a unique chance to meet collectors, curators and dealers from all over the world—and to share our passion for mineralogical beauty.

Come visit us at Stand A6.437, Hall A6. Looking forward to seeing you in Munich!

💎 Specimens selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab
📸 Photo and video @federico_picciani

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MCP srl

2 days ago

Some specimens bear the scars of time: natural breakage, cavity collapse, difficult extraction. Reassembling what was separated is one of the most complex and delicate tasks in mineral preparation.

At MCP, repairing is a matter of study, precision, and selected materials. Every fragment is evaluated for geometric, mineralogical, and chromatic compatibility, to achieve a result that respects the specimen's original identity.

We use high-performance epoxy resins, optical precision tools, and placement techniques calibrated to tenths of a millimeter. Our goal isn’t to hide, but to restore structural coherence and visual integrity.

👉 Do you have a damaged or broken crystal? Contact us for a technical assessment: together we’ll evaluate if it can be successfully reintegrated.

🧪 MCP Lab – Structural reconstruction and consolidation�
📸 Photo @federico_picciani

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MCP srl

4 days ago

Some coatings are invisible to the naked eye but affect a crystal's transparency and brilliance. In these cases, mechanical cleaning is not enough: a chemical approach is needed, precisely calibrated to the mineral's composition, type of alteration, and desired result.

At MCP, every chemical intervention is preceded by detailed analysis and carried out with internally developed protocols in collaboration with universities and research centers. Our solutions are tested on a micrometric scale, with continuous validation on real specimens.

Chemical cleaning removes oxidations, brown or reddish coatings, and secondary layers that reduce surface readability. But only with the right formula, timing, and the expertise to interpret every reaction.

👉 If your crystal appears dull or altered, we can evaluate it together and decide if chemical cleaning is appropriate.
💫 Specimen in preparation – Intervention: controlled chemical cleaning

🧪 MCP Lab – Chemical treatment of secondary coating
📸 Photo @federico_picciani

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MCP srl

1 week ago

Every crystal holds a light. But sometimes that light is hidden beneath encrustations, oxidation, or secondary coatings. Mechanical cleaning is often the first—and decisive—step to recover the crystal's original geometry and beauty.

At MCP, we use precision tools and techniques tailored to the nature of the matrix and the dominant crystal. The goal is never to remove "too much," but to selectively eliminate what prevents visual and mineralogical reading.

Micro-sandblasters, micro-burrs, precision needles, and optical supports allow us to work delicately, even on the most fragile zones. Each intervention is preceded by a study phase to anticipate results and agree with the client on the best strategy.

👉 Wondering if your specimen would benefit from mechanical cleaning? Share a few details: we’ll evaluate its potential together.
💫 Specimen in preparation – Intervention: selective mechanical cleaning

🧪 MCP Lab – Removal of coatings and surface encrustations
📸 Photo @federico_picciani

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MCP srl

1 week ago

Every specimen tells a story, but not all stories are legible at first glance. When the host rock conceals the crystal's geometry or balance, we apply a technique of precision: trimming.

Cutting, reducing, lightening: the goal is never to alter the nature of the specimen, but to reveal its beauty. In the lab, we define the ideal volume to highlight the crystal habit, mineral arrangement, and three-dimensionality.

Sometimes trimming is done to meet size criteria (thumbnail, miniature, small cabinet…), other times to retrieve secondary pieces from complex specimens. Each decision is preceded by visual analysis, often supported by photographic renderings.
Because it's not just about cutting: it's about choosing where the essence should emerge.

👉 Want to know if your specimen could benefit from trimming? Send us a few images: we’ll assess it together.

💫 Specimen in preparation – Intervention: trimming in planning stage

🧪 MCP Lab – Volume and aesthetic analysis
📸 Photo @federico_picciani

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