MCP srl

2 weeks ago

When a specimen comes from a historical collection, our work takes on a different tone. It’s not just about enhancing aesthetics, but preserving memory. Every intervention is designed to conserve, document, and pass on.

For museum projects, MCP adopts a rigorous conservation approach: every phase is documented, every choice reversible, every action focused on ensuring the specimen’s long-term stability and scientific readability.

We collaborate with public and private museums around the world, offering services ranging from restoration to exhibition preparation. Thanks to techniques developed in-house and extensive experience with rare and delicate pieces, we can tackle even the most complex cases with lasting results.

👉 Managing a museum collection and looking to enhance or restore it? Write to us: we’ll build a custom proposal together.
�🧪 MCP Lab – Documented intervention for public collection�

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MCP srl

3 weeks 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
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MCP srl

3 weeks 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�
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MCP srl

3 weeks 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
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MCP srl

4 weeks 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
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