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Hematite [Fe₂O₃] – Born of fire, forged in time Hematite from Elba Island forms in iron-rich environments through the alteration and oxidation of primary minerals such as magnetite and pyrite. In Rio Marina, its genesis is tied to hydrothermal activity of magmatic origin that affected the island's metamorphic rocks. The crystals develop slowly, nourished by iron-rich hot fluids that infiltrate rock fractures. The compact, lustrous forms of this specimen are the signature of a stable and persistent geochemical environment—each face a chapter in its growth history. 👉 Specimen available! Contact us in DM for more info and pricing! 💎 Hematite [Fe₂O₃] - Specimen selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler 📍 Rio Marina, Elba Island, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy 📏 Dimensions: Height: 7 cm – Width: 10 cm – Depth: 8 cm – Main crystal: 4 x 4.5 cm ⚖️ Weight: 1050 g 👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab 🔎 Source: @mindatorg 📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani #minerals #crystals #gemstones #geology #mineralcollection #hematite #italy

Hematite [Fe₂O₃] – Born of fire, forged in time

Hematite from Elba Island forms in iron-rich environments through the alteration and oxidation of primary minerals such as magnetite and pyrite. In Rio Marina, its genesis is tied to hydrothermal activity of magmatic origin that affected the island`s metamorphic rocks.

The crystals develop slowly, nourished by iron-rich hot fluids that infiltrate rock fractures. The compact, lustrous forms of this specimen are the signature of a stable and persistent geochemical environment—each face a chapter in its growth history.

👉 Specimen available! Contact us in DM for more info and pricing!
💎 Hematite [Fe₂O₃] - Specimen selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Rio Marina, Elba Island, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy
📏 Dimensions: Height: 7 cm – Width: 10 cm – Depth: 8 cm – Main crystal: 4 x 4.5 cm
⚖️ Weight: 1050 g
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📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani

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Hematite [Fe₂O₃] – The balance of steel and grace Three main crystals, similar in shape and size, unfold like the petals of a metallic flower. Their luster, alternating between mirror-like surfaces and delicate striated faces, makes this specimen a rare blend of strength and elegance. Its intense black color reflects light like a polished blade, giving the piece a powerful and refined aesthetic. From Rio Marina, in the mining heart of Elba Island, this is not just a visual marvel—it is a symbol of the island’s geological and historical identity. � Specimen available! Contact us in DM for more info and pricing! � Hematite [Fe₂O₃] - Specimen selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler�� Rio Marina, Elba Island, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy�� Dimensions: Height: 7 cm – Width: 10 cm – Depth: 8 cm – Main crystal: 4 x 4.5 cm�� Weight: 1050 g�� MCP Lab�� Source: @mindatorg �� Photo and Video @federico_picciani �#minerals #crystals #gemstones #geology #mineralcollection #hematite #italy

Hematite [Fe₂O₃] – The balance of steel and grace

Three main crystals, similar in shape and size, unfold like the petals of a metallic flower. Their luster, alternating between mirror-like surfaces and delicate striated faces, makes this specimen a rare blend of strength and elegance.

Its intense black color reflects light like a polished blade, giving the piece a powerful and refined aesthetic. From Rio Marina, in the mining heart of Elba Island, this is not just a visual marvel—it is a symbol of the island’s geological and historical identity.

� Specimen available! Contact us in DM for more info and pricing!
� Hematite [Fe₂O₃] - Specimen selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler�� Rio Marina, Elba Island, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy�� Dimensions: Height: 7 cm – Width: 10 cm – Depth: 8 cm – Main crystal: 4 x 4.5 cm�� Weight: 1050 g�� MCP Lab�� Source: @mindatorg
�� Photo and Video @federico_picciani
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Fluorite [CaF₂] – Stillness, light, perfection You can look at a crystal for an entire hour, then return the next day—and discover something new. That’s what happens with certain fluorites. Here, light doesn’t bounce—it settles. The “purple clouds” seem to drift within the silent core of the cube, as light as smoke, as eternal as stone. The surrounding quartz doesn’t just accompany—it dances. Every white point seems attuned to the rhythm of the violet cubes, in a counterpoint that makes this specimen a small symphony of transparencies. A quiet exercise in patience and precision, restored in the MCP lab to reveal what was already there: pure wonder. 👉 This specimen has been sold. To explore available specimens, visit our website or send us a DM! 💎 Fluorite [CaF₂] - Specimen restored in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler 📍 Yaogangxian Mine, Chenzhou, Hunan, China 📏 Dimensions: Height: 8 cm – Width: 9 cm – Depth: 5 cm – Main crystal: 2 x 1.5 cm ⚖️ Weight: 300 g 👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab 🔎 Source: @mindatorg 📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani #minerals #crystals #gemstones #geology #mineralcollection #fluorite #china

Fluorite [CaF₂] – Stillness, light, perfection

You can look at a crystal for an entire hour, then return the next day—and discover something new. That’s what happens with certain fluorites. Here, light doesn’t bounce—it settles. The “purple clouds” seem to drift within the silent core of the cube, as light as smoke, as eternal as stone.

The surrounding quartz doesn’t just accompany—it dances. Every white point seems attuned to the rhythm of the violet cubes, in a counterpoint that makes this specimen a small symphony of transparencies. A quiet exercise in patience and precision, restored in the MCP lab to reveal what was already there: pure wonder.

👉 This specimen has been sold. To explore available specimens, visit our website or send us a DM!

💎 Fluorite [CaF₂] - Specimen restored in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Yaogangxian Mine, Chenzhou, Hunan, China
📏 Dimensions: Height: 8 cm – Width: 9 cm – Depth: 5 cm – Main crystal: 2 x 1.5 cm
⚖️ Weight: 300 g
👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab
🔎 Source: @mindatorg
📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani
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Fluorite [CaF₂] – A crystal that changed the market Chinese fluorite has had a revolutionary impact on the collector’s mineral market in recent decades. Discoveries from localities like Yaogangxian brought to the world market specimens of extraordinary aesthetic quality, redefining standards of beauty and accessibility. Yet because of the vast amount of circulated material, finding a truly distinguished piece requires careful attention. This specimen stands out for its measured elegance: no excess, just harmony in proportions, contrasts, and visual depth. A fine example of how simplicity, too, can become unforgettable. 👉 This specimen has been sold. To explore available specimens, visit our website or send us a DM! 💎 Fluorite [CaF₂] - Specimen restored in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler 📍 Yaogangxian Mine, Chenzhou, Hunan, China 📏 Dimensions: Height: 8 cm – Width: 9 cm – Depth: 5 cm – Main crystal: 2 x 1.5 cm ⚖️ Weight: 300 g 👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab 🔎 Source: @mindatorg 📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani #minerals #crystals #gemstones #geology #mineralcollection #fluorite #china

Fluorite [CaF₂] – A crystal that changed the market

Chinese fluorite has had a revolutionary impact on the collector’s mineral market in recent decades. Discoveries from localities like Yaogangxian brought to the world market specimens of extraordinary aesthetic quality, redefining standards of beauty and accessibility.

Yet because of the vast amount of circulated material, finding a truly distinguished piece requires careful attention. This specimen stands out for its measured elegance: no excess, just harmony in proportions, contrasts, and visual depth. A fine example of how simplicity, too, can become unforgettable.

👉 This specimen has been sold. To explore available specimens, visit our website or send us a DM!

💎 Fluorite [CaF₂] - Specimen restored in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Yaogangxian Mine, Chenzhou, Hunan, China
📏 Dimensions: Height: 8 cm – Width: 9 cm – Depth: 5 cm – Main crystal: 2 x 1.5 cm
⚖️ Weight: 300 g
👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab
🔎 Source: @mindatorg

📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani
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Fluorite [CaF₂] – Crystallized in hydrothermal voids Fluorites from Yaogangxian form in hydrothermal cavities within complex metallic veins, often associated with minerals such as quartz, chalcopyrite, and scheelite. In this geological environment, fluids rich in fluorine, calcium, and silica give rise to perfectly cubic crystals. The purple inclusions crossing the colorless cubes suggest changes in the chemical composition of the fluids during crystal growth. The presence of bright, compact quartz druse testifies to a stable and well-differentiated formation cavity. A rare balance between structural simplicity and genetic complexity. 👉 This specimen has been sold. To explore available specimens, visit our website or send us a DM! 💎 Fluorite [CaF₂] - Specimen restored in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler 📍 Yaogangxian Mine, Chenzhou, Hunan, China 📏 Dimensions: Height: 8 cm – Width: 9 cm – Depth: 5 cm – Main crystal: 2 x 1.5 cm ⚖️ Weight: 300 g 👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab 🔎 Source: @mindatorg 📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani #minerals #crystals #gemstones #geology #mineralcollection #fluorite #china

Fluorite [CaF₂] – Crystallized in hydrothermal voids

Fluorites from Yaogangxian form in hydrothermal cavities within complex metallic veins, often associated with minerals such as quartz, chalcopyrite, and scheelite. In this geological environment, fluids rich in fluorine, calcium, and silica give rise to perfectly cubic crystals.

The purple inclusions crossing the colorless cubes suggest changes in the chemical composition of the fluids during crystal growth. The presence of bright, compact quartz druse testifies to a stable and well-differentiated formation cavity. A rare balance between structural simplicity and genetic complexity.

👉 This specimen has been sold. To explore available specimens, visit our website or send us a DM!

💎 Fluorite [CaF₂] - Specimen restored in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Yaogangxian Mine, Chenzhou, Hunan, China
📏 Dimensions: Height: 8 cm – Width: 9 cm – Depth: 5 cm – Main crystal: 2 x 1.5 cm
⚖️ Weight: 300 g
👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab
🔎 Source: @mindatorg

📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani
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Fluorite [CaF₂] – Purple clouds on a druse of light Among the many Chinese fluorites that have circulated on the market over the years, this specimen stands out for its essential elegance. Though not imposing, the crystals offer a surprising visual play: colorless cubes crossed by floating purple veils, like small clouds suspended in transparency. The matrix, a druse of bright white quartz, creates a bold yet refined chromatic contrast that harmoniously completes the composition. Every angle of this specimen speaks of balance, restraint, precision. A small crystalline architecture for those who love to observe deeply and get lost in detail. 👉 This specimen has been sold. To explore available specimens, visit our website or send us a DM! 💎 Fluorite [CaF₂] - Specimen restored in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Yaogangxian Mine, Chenzhou, Hunan, China
📏 Dimensions: Height: 8 cm – Width: 9 cm – Depth: 5 cm – Main crystal: 2 x 1.5 cm
⚖️ Weight: 300 g
👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab
🔎 Source: @mindatorg 
📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani 
#minerals #crystals #gemstones #geology #mineralcollection #fluorite #china

Fluorite [CaF₂] – Purple clouds on a druse of light

Among the many Chinese fluorites that have circulated on the market over the years, this specimen stands out for its essential elegance. Though not imposing, the crystals offer a surprising visual play: colorless cubes crossed by floating purple veils, like small clouds suspended in transparency.

The matrix, a druse of bright white quartz, creates a bold yet refined chromatic contrast that harmoniously completes the composition. Every angle of this specimen speaks of balance, restraint, precision. A small crystalline architecture for those who love to observe deeply and get lost in detail.

👉 This specimen has been sold. To explore available specimens, visit our website or send us a DM!

💎 Fluorite [CaF₂] - Specimen restored in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Yaogangxian Mine, Chenzhou, Hunan, China
📏 Dimensions: Height: 8 cm – Width: 9 cm – Depth: 5 cm – Main crystal: 2 x 1.5 cm
⚖️ Weight: 300 g
👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab
🔎 Source: @mindatorg

📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani

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Smoky Quartz [SiO₂] – An Alpine classic in impeccable form Some specimens embody the very identity of a locality. This smoky quartz from Göscheneralp is one such piece. Its radial arrangement, structural integrity, and striking contrast between crystal and matrix make it exemplary—worthy of a museum collection. With no repairs, a certified origin, and professional cleaning performed in our lab, this is a rare specimen. For those seeking beauty, history, and authenticity—all in a single crystal. 👉 This specimen has been sold and is now part of a private collection. To explore available specimens, visit our website or send us a DM! 💎 Smoky Quartz [SiO₂] - Specimen prepared in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler 📍 Göscheneralp, Reuss Valley, Uri, Switzerland 📏 Dimensions: Height: 12 cm – Width: 20 cm – Depth: 13 cm – Main crystal: 7 x 3 x 2.5 cm 👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab 🔎 Source: @mindatorg 📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani #minerals #crystals #gemstones #geology #mineralcollection #quartz #switzerland

Smoky Quartz [SiO₂] – An Alpine classic in impeccable form

Some specimens embody the very identity of a locality. This smoky quartz from Göscheneralp is one such piece. Its radial arrangement, structural integrity, and striking contrast between crystal and matrix make it exemplary—worthy of a museum collection.
With no repairs, a certified origin, and professional cleaning performed in our lab, this is a rare specimen. For those seeking beauty, history, and authenticity—all in a single crystal.

👉 This specimen has been sold and is now part of a private collection. To explore available specimens, visit our website or send us a DM!

💎 Smoky Quartz [SiO₂] - Specimen prepared in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Göscheneralp, Reuss Valley, Uri, Switzerland
📏 Dimensions: Height: 12 cm – Width: 20 cm – Depth: 13 cm – Main crystal: 7 x 3 x 2.5 cm
👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab
🔎 Source: @mindatorg
📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani

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Smoky Quartz [SiO₂] – A radial burst of Alpine silence Like a mineral crown risen from the mountain’s heart, this smoky quartz opens its tips toward the light. The warm color dissolves into transparencies, while the white matrix recalls the ice from which it emerges. Each crystal is a ray shaped by time, a fragment of light once trapped in rock and now respectfully released. A piece not merely to be observed, but to be contemplated. 👉 This specimen has been sold and is now part of a private collection. To explore available specimens, visit our website or send us a DM! 💎 Smoky Quartz [SiO₂] - Specimen prepared in MCP Lab - Selected by Federico Pezzotta and Alessandro Paladini 📍 Göscheneralp, Reuss Valley, Uri, Switzerland 📏 Dimensions: Height: 12 cm – Width: 20 cm – Depth: 13 cm – Main crystal: 7 x 3 x 2.5 cm 👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab 🔎 Source: Mindat.org 📸 Photo and Video Federico Picciani #minerals #crystals #gemstones #geology #mineralcollection #quartz #switzerland

Smoky Quartz [SiO₂] – A radial burst of Alpine silence

Like a mineral crown risen from the mountain’s heart, this smoky quartz opens its tips toward the light. The warm color dissolves into transparencies, while the white matrix recalls the ice from which it emerges.
Each crystal is a ray shaped by time, a fragment of light once trapped in rock and now respectfully released. A piece not merely to be observed, but to be contemplated.

👉 This specimen has been sold and is now part of a private collection. To explore available specimens, visit our website or send us a DM!

💎 Smoky Quartz [SiO₂] - Specimen prepared in MCP Lab - Selected by Federico Pezzotta and Alessandro Paladini
📍 Göscheneralp, Reuss Valley, Uri, Switzerland
📏 Dimensions: Height: 12 cm – Width: 20 cm – Depth: 13 cm – Main crystal: 7 x 3 x 2.5 cm
👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab
🔎 Source: Mindat.org
📸 Photo and Video Federico Picciani
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Smoky Quartz [SiO₂] – Trigonal morphologies in Alpine purity Quartz crystallizes in the trigonal system and in this specimen displays an elongated prismatic habit with sharp, pyramidal terminations. The glossy, intact, and regular surfaces suggest slow growth in ideal conditions. The transparency is high and uniform, paired with a natural vitreous luster. No visible inclusions, no artificial alterations—only the clear voice of the purest Alpine crystallization. 👉 This specimen has been sold and is now part of a private collection. To explore available specimens, visit our website or send us a DM! 💎 Smoky Quartz [SiO₂] - Specimen prepared in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler 📍 Göscheneralp, Reuss Valley, Uri, Switzerland 📏 Dimensions: Height: 12 cm – Width: 20 cm – Depth: 13 cm – Main crystal: 7 x 3 x 2.5 cm 👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab 🔎 Source: @mindatorg 📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani #minerals #crystals #gemstones #geology #mineralcollection #quartz #switzerland

Smoky Quartz [SiO₂] – Trigonal morphologies in Alpine purity

Quartz crystallizes in the trigonal system and in this specimen displays an elongated prismatic habit with sharp, pyramidal terminations. The glossy, intact, and regular surfaces suggest slow growth in ideal conditions.
The transparency is high and uniform, paired with a natural vitreous luster. No visible inclusions, no artificial alterations—only the clear voice of the purest Alpine crystallization.

👉 This specimen has been sold and is now part of a private collection. To explore available specimens, visit our website or send us a DM!

💎 Smoky Quartz [SiO₂] - Specimen prepared in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Göscheneralp, Reuss Valley, Uri, Switzerland
📏 Dimensions: Height: 12 cm – Width: 20 cm – Depth: 13 cm – Main crystal: 7 x 3 x 2.5 cm
👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab
🔎 Source: @mindatorg
📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani
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Smoky Quartz [SiO₂] – The treasure of the Alpine strahler Smoky quartz has been part of the Alpine imagination for centuries, featured in tales and legends gathered by the Swiss “strahler”—crystal seekers who explore the mountain’s most remote folds. This specimen, recovered with skill and care, represents one of those rare discoveries that combine geological rigor with the poetry of exploration. A fragment of Alpine history brought to light and preserved today for contemplation and collection. 👉 This specimen has been sold and is now part of a private collection. To explore available specimens, visit our website or send us a DM! 💎 Smoky Quartz [SiO₂] - Specimen prepared in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler 📍 Göscheneralp, Reuss Valley, Uri, Switzerland 📏 Dimensions: Height: 12 cm – Width: 20 cm – Depth: 13 cm – Main crystal: 7 x 3 x 2.5 cm 👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab 🔎 Source: @mindatorg / @treccani.it 📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani #minerals #crystals #gemstones #geology #mineralcollection #quartz #switzerland

Smoky Quartz [SiO₂] – The treasure of the Alpine strahler

Smoky quartz has been part of the Alpine imagination for centuries, featured in tales and legends gathered by the Swiss “strahler”—crystal seekers who explore the mountain’s most remote folds.
This specimen, recovered with skill and care, represents one of those rare discoveries that combine geological rigor with the poetry of exploration. A fragment of Alpine history brought to light and preserved today for contemplation and collection.

👉 This specimen has been sold and is now part of a private collection. To explore available specimens, visit our website or send us a DM!
💎 Smoky Quartz [SiO₂] - Specimen prepared in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Göscheneralp, Reuss Valley, Uri, Switzerland
📏 Dimensions: Height: 12 cm – Width: 20 cm – Depth: 13 cm – Main crystal: 7 x 3 x 2.5 cm
👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab
🔎 Source: @mindatorg / @treccani.it

📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani

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Smoky Quartz [SiO₂] – Deep fractures and crystalline vapors
 In the alpine region of Göscheneralp, smoky quartz crystals form inside hydrothermal cavities generated by deep fractures and a slow cooling process enriched by mineral-rich fluids. The brown tone is the result of natural exposure to radiation, which transforms the quartz into a vibrant, opalescent gem. Each crystal is a witness to ancient pressures and millennia-long geological processes, visibly expressed in perfect symmetry. 👉 This specimen has been sold and is now part of a private collection. To explore available specimens, visit our website or send us a DM! 💎 Smoky Quartz [SiO₂] - Specimen prepared in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Göscheneralp, Reuss Valley, Uri, Switzerland
📏 Dimensions: Height: 12 cm – Width: 20 cm – Depth: 13 cm – Main crystal: 7 x 3 x 2.5 cm
👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab
🔎 Source: @mindatorg
 📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani 
#minerals #crystals #gemstones #geology #mineralcollection #quartz #switzerland

Smoky Quartz [SiO₂] – Deep fractures and crystalline vapors

In the alpine region of Göscheneralp, smoky quartz crystals form inside hydrothermal cavities generated by deep fractures and a slow cooling process enriched by mineral-rich fluids.

The brown tone is the result of natural exposure to radiation, which transforms the quartz into a vibrant, opalescent gem.

Each crystal is a witness to ancient pressures and millennia-long geological processes, visibly expressed in perfect symmetry.

👉 This specimen has been sold and is now part of a private collection. To explore available specimens, visit our website or send us a DM!
💎 Smoky Quartz [SiO₂] - Specimen prepared in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Göscheneralp, Reuss Valley, Uri, Switzerland
📏 Dimensions: Height: 12 cm – Width: 20 cm – Depth: 13 cm – Main crystal: 7 x 3 x 2.5 cm
👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab
🔎 Source: @mindatorg

📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani

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Smoky Quartz [SiO₂] – An explosion of elegance from Göscheneralp There’s an alpine light that seems to reflect from every angle of this specimen: warm transparencies, brown shades, and impeccable geometry. The crystals grow in a natural radial pattern, as if the mountain had revealed a secret design carved into time. The deep, saturated smoky color stands out against the compact, pale matrix, enhancing the structure and compositional clarity. A geological sculpture that merges strength with beauty, created for collectors who seek balance and distinction. 👉 This specimen has been sold and is now part of a private collection. To explore available specimens, visit our website or send us a DM! 💎 Smoky Quartz [SiO₂] - Specimen prepared in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler 📍 Göscheneralp, Reuss Valley, Uri, Switzerland 📏 Dimensions: Height: 12 cm – Width: 20 cm – Depth: 13 cm – Main crystal: 7 x 3 x 2.5 cm 👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab 🔎 Source: @mindatorg 📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani #minerals #crystals #gemstones #geology #mineralcollection #quartz #switzerland

Smoky Quartz [SiO₂] – An explosion of elegance from Göscheneralp

There’s an alpine light that seems to reflect from every angle of this specimen: warm transparencies, brown shades, and impeccable geometry. The crystals grow in a natural radial pattern, as if the mountain had revealed a secret design carved into time.

The deep, saturated smoky color stands out against the compact, pale matrix, enhancing the structure and compositional clarity. A geological sculpture that merges strength with beauty, created for collectors who seek balance and distinction.

👉 This specimen has been sold and is now part of a private collection. To explore available specimens, visit our website or send us a DM!

💎 Smoky Quartz [SiO₂] - Specimen prepared in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Göscheneralp, Reuss Valley, Uri, Switzerland
📏 Dimensions: Height: 12 cm – Width: 20 cm – Depth: 13 cm – Main crystal: 7 x 3 x 2.5 cm
👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab
🔎 Source: @mindatorg

📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani
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MCP at @mineralgemshow | Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2025 What an incredible week it’s been here in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines! On this final day of the Mineral & Gem Show, we want to thank everyone who stopped by, shared stories, and exchanged their passion with us. There’s still time to visit us before the doors close—come by our stand for a last chance to connect, discover the world of MCP, and meet our team in person. Whether you’re curious about our work, interested in our restoration services, or just want to say hello, we’re here for you. Let’s end this anniversary edition together—see you at our booth! 👉 Stand location: “Theatre” - ZM-TGS-8 and “Piscine” Stand PI n°18 💎 MCP Lab – Professional services for collectors and museums
📍 Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, France @mineralgemshow
🗓 June 25–29, 2025
👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab, selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler 
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MCP at @mineralgemshow | Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2025
What an incredible week it’s been here in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines!

On this final day of the Mineral & Gem Show, we want to thank everyone who stopped by, shared stories, and exchanged their passion with us.

There’s still time to visit us before the doors close—come by our stand for a last chance to connect, discover the world of MCP, and meet our team in person. Whether you’re curious about our work, interested in our restoration services, or just want to say hello, we’re here for you.

Let’s end this anniversary edition together—see you at our booth!

👉 Stand location: “Theatre” - ZM-TGS-8 and “Piscine” Stand PI n°18
💎 MCP Lab – Professional services for collectors and museums
📍 Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, France @mineralgemshow
🗓 June 25–29, 2025
👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab, selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler

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MCP at @mineralgemshow | Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2025 Come and join us at the heart of Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines during the 60th anniversary of the Mineral & Gem Show! Our stand is open to all collectors, enthusiasts, and friends who want to discover the MCP world up close. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, curious about new specimens, or interested in our restoration and research services, our team is here to welcome you. Take the chance to connect, exchange stories, and share your passion for minerals with us. Book a private appointment with Alessandro Paladini for a personal conversation, or stop by anytime for a chat—we’re here until June 29th. 👉 Stand location: “Theatre” - ZM-TGS-8 and “Piscine” Stand PI n°18 💎 MCP Lab – Professional services for collectors and museums
📍 Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, France @mineralgemshow
🗓 June 25–29, 2025
👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab, selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📸 Ph. and Video @federico_picciani 
#minerals #crystals #gemstones #geology #mineralcollection #sainte-marie-aux-mines #mcplab #mineralshow #france

MCP at @mineralgemshow | Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2025
Come and join us at the heart of Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines during the 60th anniversary of the Mineral & Gem Show!
Our stand is open to all collectors, enthusiasts, and friends who want to discover the MCP world up close.

Whether you’re looking for inspiration, curious about new specimens, or interested in our restoration and research services, our team is here to welcome you.

Take the chance to connect, exchange stories, and share your passion for minerals with us. Book a private appointment with Alessandro Paladini for a personal conversation, or stop by anytime for a chat—we’re here until June 29th.

👉 Stand location: “Theatre” - ZM-TGS-8 and “Piscine” Stand PI n°18
💎 MCP Lab – Professional services for collectors and museums
📍 Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, France @mineralgemshow
🗓 June 25–29, 2025
👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab, selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📸 Ph. and Video @federico_picciani

#minerals #crystals #gemstones #geology #mineralcollection #sainte-marie-aux-mines #mcplab #mineralshow #france ...

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MCP at @mineralgemshow | Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2025 We’re here at the heart of the Mineral & Gem Show for its 60th anniversary—and we’d love to meet you! Come visit us at our stand to discover the world of MCP: from rare specimens to restoration and scientific research, our team is ready to welcome collectors, enthusiasts, and professionals alike. Whether you are seeking advice, want to see our latest highlights, or simply wish to connect, you’ll find us throughout the event. Book a private appointment with Alessandro Paladini for a one-to-one conversation or just drop by for a chat. We’re looking forward to sharing our passion for minerals and collections with you in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines. 👉 Stand location: “Theatre” - ZM-TGS-8 and “Piscine” Stand PI n°18 💎 MCP Lab – Professional services for collectors and museums
📍 Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, France @mineralgemshow
🗓 June 25–29, 2025
👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab, selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler 
📸 Ph. and Video @federico_picciani 
#minerals #crystals #gemstones #geology #mineralcollection #sainte-marie-aux-mines #mcplab #mineralshow #france

MCP at @mineralgemshow | Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2025
We’re here at the heart of the Mineral & Gem Show for its 60th anniversary—and we’d love to meet you!

Come visit us at our stand to discover the world of MCP: from rare specimens to restoration and scientific research, our team is ready to welcome collectors, enthusiasts, and professionals alike.
Whether you are seeking advice, want to see our latest highlights, or simply wish to connect, you’ll find us throughout the event.
Book a private appointment with Alessandro Paladini for a one-to-one conversation or just drop by for a chat. We’re looking forward to sharing our passion for minerals and collections with you in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines.

👉 Stand location: “Theatre” - ZM-TGS-8 and “Piscine” Stand PI n°18
💎 MCP Lab – Professional services for collectors and museums
📍 Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, France @mineralgemshow
🗓 June 25–29, 2025
👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab, selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler

📸 Ph. and Video @federico_picciani

#minerals #crystals #gemstones #geology #mineralcollection #sainte-marie-aux-mines #mcplab #mineralshow #france ...

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MCP at @mineralgemshow | Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2025
The first days here in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines have been fantastic! We’ll be at the show until June 29th—come and experience this exceptional Gold specimen from Brusson and book a private appointment with Alessandro Paladini. Be part of the most important event for professional mineral dealers and collectors, celebrating its 60th anniversary in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines from June 25th to 29th, 2025. For six decades, this show has been at the heart of European mineralogy, bringing together leading collectors, experts, and enthusiasts from across the continent and beyond. On this special occasion, MCP showcases a refined selection of outstanding specimens—including new acquisitions, historic minerals, and the latest highlights from our laboratory—curated for discerning collectors and connoisseurs. Meet our team for exclusive insights into restoration, research, and fine mineral selection. Whether you are searching for a rare masterpiece or expert guidance for your collection, our specialists are at your service. 👉 Stand location: “Theatre” - ZM-TGS-8 and “Piscine” Stand PI n°18 💎 Gold – Specimen trimmed and selected in MCP Lab
📍 Brusson, Aosta Valley, Italy
📏 Dimensions: 10×5×4 cm – Main crystal group: 3.5×4 cm
👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab, selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📸 Ph. and Video @federico_picciani 
#minerals #crystals #gemstones #geology #mineralcollection #gold #sainte-marie-aux-mines #mcplab #mineralshow #italy #aostavalley

MCP at @mineralgemshow | Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2025
The first days here in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines have been fantastic! We’ll be at the show until June 29th—come and experience this exceptional Gold specimen from Brusson and book a private appointment with Alessandro Paladini.

Be part of the most important event for professional mineral dealers and collectors, celebrating its 60th anniversary in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines from June 25th to 29th, 2025. For six decades, this show has been at the heart of European mineralogy, bringing together leading collectors, experts, and enthusiasts from across the continent and beyond.

On this special occasion, MCP showcases a refined selection of outstanding specimens—including new acquisitions, historic minerals, and the latest highlights from our laboratory—curated for discerning collectors and connoisseurs.

Meet our team for exclusive insights into restoration, research, and fine mineral selection. Whether you are searching for a rare masterpiece or expert guidance for your collection, our specialists are at your service.

👉 Stand location: “Theatre” - ZM-TGS-8 and “Piscine” Stand PI n°18
💎 Gold – Specimen trimmed and selected in MCP Lab
📍 Brusson, Aosta Valley, Italy
📏 Dimensions: 10×5×4 cm – Main crystal group: 3.5×4 cm
👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab, selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📸 Ph. and Video @federico_picciani

#minerals #crystals #gemstones #geology #mineralcollection #gold #sainte-marie-aux-mines #mcplab #mineralshow #italy #aostavalley ...

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Sulphur [S] – A collector’s masterpiece There are specimens that define a standard—and this sulphur from Cozzodisi is one of them: a mineral born to amaze both connoisseurs and first-time visitors. Its perfect architecture, the bold yellow crystals in stark contrast with the dark, bituminous matrix, and the extraordinary clarity that reveals every secret of its formation: all these qualities make this piece a reference for collectors worldwide. Cleaned and trimmed in the MCP Lab to highlight its natural elegance, this specimen is more than just a mineral—it’s an invitation to appreciate excellence. 👉 Experience the wonder for yourself: book a private viewing with Alessandro Paladini during the Mineral & Gem Show in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines. 💎 Sulphur [S] – Specimen trimmed and selected in MCP Lab – Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler 📍 Cozzodisi Mine, Casteltermini, Agrigento province, Sicily, Italy 📏 Dimensions: 17×12×7 cm – Main crystal: 3.4×2 cm 👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab 📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani #minerals #crystals #gemstones #geology #mineralcollection #sulphur #zolfo #italy

Sulphur [S] – A collector’s masterpiece

There are specimens that define a standard—and this sulphur from Cozzodisi is one of them: a mineral born to amaze both connoisseurs and first-time visitors.
Its perfect architecture, the bold yellow crystals in stark contrast with the dark, bituminous matrix, and the extraordinary clarity that reveals every secret of its formation: all these qualities make this piece a reference for collectors worldwide. Cleaned and trimmed in the MCP Lab to highlight its natural elegance, this specimen is more than just a mineral—it’s an invitation to appreciate excellence.

👉 Experience the wonder for yourself: book a private viewing with Alessandro Paladini during the Mineral & Gem Show in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines.

💎 Sulphur [S] – Specimen trimmed and selected in MCP Lab – Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Cozzodisi Mine, Casteltermini, Agrigento province, Sicily, Italy
📏 Dimensions: 17×12×7 cm – Main crystal: 3.4×2 cm
👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab
📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani

#minerals #crystals #gemstones #geology #mineralcollection #sulphur #zolfo #italy ...

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Sulphur [S] – The transparency of ancient sunlight Holding this sulphur in your hands is like holding a fragment of ancient light, a drop of sun imprisoned in the night of the earth. The crystals interact with the dark matrix in a transparency so pure that it lets dreams of fire and time filter through. This is not just a mineral, but a luminous memory of deep Sicily: here, nature shapes absolute beauty and humankind is enchanted by the very essence of light. 👉 Let yourself be surprised by the poetry of sulphur: at the Mineral & Gem Show in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, a unique experience awaits you with our expert. 💎 Sulphur [S] – Specimen trimmed and selected in MCP Lab – Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler 📍 Cozzodisi Mine, Casteltermini, Agrigento province, Sicily, Italy 📏 Dimensions: 17×12×7 cm – Main crystal: 3.4×2 cm 👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab 📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani #minerals #crystals #gemstones #geology #mineralcollection #sulphur #zolfo #italy

Sulphur [S] – The transparency of ancient sunlight

Holding this sulphur in your hands is like holding a fragment of ancient light, a drop of sun imprisoned in the night of the earth.
The crystals interact with the dark matrix in a transparency so pure that it lets dreams of fire and time filter through. This is not just a mineral, but a luminous memory of deep Sicily: here, nature shapes absolute beauty and humankind is enchanted by the very essence of light.

👉 Let yourself be surprised by the poetry of sulphur: at the Mineral & Gem Show in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, a unique experience awaits you with our expert.

💎 Sulphur [S] – Specimen trimmed and selected in MCP Lab – Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Cozzodisi Mine, Casteltermini, Agrigento province, Sicily, Italy
📏 Dimensions: 17×12×7 cm – Main crystal: 3.4×2 cm
👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab

📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani
#minerals #crystals #gemstones #geology #mineralcollection #sulphur #zolfo #italy ...

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Sulphur [S] – The gold of Sicily and its journey around the world From the Cozzodisi mine came crystals that today enrich the collections of the world’s greatest museums. Since the 19th century, Sicilian sulphur has played a starring role in an industrial and scientific epic, shaping the identity of an entire territory and contributing to the development of modern chemistry. This specimen, from one of the most prestigious localities on the planet, continues to represent Italian excellence in mineralogy, uniting history, beauty, and culture. 👉 Discover the story and legend of Sicilian sulphur at the Mineral & Gem Show in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines: book an exclusive meeting with Alessandro Paladini. 💎 Sulphur [S] – Specimen trimmed and selected in MCP Lab – Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler 📍 Cozzodisi Mine, Casteltermini, Agrigento province, Sicily, Italy 📏 Dimensions: 17×12×7 cm – Main crystal: 3.4×2 cm 👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab 📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani #minerals #crystals #gemstones #geology #mineralcollection #sulphur #zolfo #italy

Sulphur [S] – The gold of Sicily and its journey around the world

From the Cozzodisi mine came crystals that today enrich the collections of the world’s greatest museums.
Since the 19th century, Sicilian sulphur has played a starring role in an industrial and scientific epic, shaping the identity of an entire territory and contributing to the development of modern chemistry. This specimen, from one of the most prestigious localities on the planet, continues to represent Italian excellence in mineralogy, uniting history, beauty, and culture.

👉 Discover the story and legend of Sicilian sulphur at the Mineral & Gem Show in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines: book an exclusive meeting with Alessandro Paladini.

💎 Sulphur [S] – Specimen trimmed and selected in MCP Lab – Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Cozzodisi Mine, Casteltermini, Agrigento province, Sicily, Italy
📏 Dimensions: 17×12×7 cm – Main crystal: 3.4×2 cm
👨🏼‍🔬 MCP Lab
📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani

#minerals #crystals #gemstones #geology #mineralcollection #sulphur #zolfo #italy ...

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