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Gypsum (var. Selenite) [CaSO₄·2H₂O] – The elegance of simplicity
In mineral collecting, achieving perfection through simplicity is probably one of the most difficult things of all.
This Naica selenite does not need colour, fluorescence or complex structures to attract attention.
It relies entirely on the purity of form.
A transparent, thin and luminous crystal blade rises from the dark matrix with an almost sculptural precision. Every surface reflects light delicately, creating a rare balance between visual lightness and aesthetic presence.
It is exactly this compositional purity that makes the specimen so refined.
A piece that perfectly represents the idea of “less is more” applied to mineralogy.
👉 Specimen available! Contact us in DM for more information!
💎 Gypsum (var. Selenite) [CaSO₄·2H₂O] - Specimen from MCP Collection - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Naica Mine, Naica, Saucillo Municipality, Chihuahua, Mexico
📏 Dimensions: Height: 7 cm – Width: 5 cm – Depth: 7 cm – Main crystal: 4.5 cm
👨🏼🔬 MCP Lab
🔎 Source: @mindatorg / @treccani.it
📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani
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![Gypsum (var. Selenite) [CaSO₄·2H₂O] – The elegance of simplicity
In mineral collecting, achieving perfection through simplicity is probably one of the most difficult things of all.
This Naica selenite does not need colour, fluorescence or complex structures to attract attention.
It relies entirely on the purity of form.
A transparent, thin and luminous crystal blade rises from the dark matrix with an almost sculptural precision. Every surface reflects light delicately, creating a rare balance between visual lightness and aesthetic presence.
It is exactly this compositional purity that makes the specimen so refined.
A piece that perfectly represents the idea of “less is more” applied to mineralogy.
👉 Specimen available! Contact us in DM for more information!
💎 Gypsum (var. Selenite) [CaSO₄·2H₂O] - Specimen from MCP Collection - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Naica Mine, Naica, Saucillo Municipality, Chihuahua, Mexico
📏 Dimensions: Height: 7 cm – Width: 5 cm – Depth: 7 cm – Main crystal: 4.5 cm
👨🏼🔬 MCP Lab
🔎 Source: @mindatorg / @treccani.it
📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani
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Gypsum (var. Selenite) [CaSO₄·2H₂O] – Naica and the perfection of transparency
The Naica Mine is known worldwide for producing some of the most spectacular crystals ever discovered in nature. A locality that became legendary thanks to the gigantic selenite crystals that transformed this Mexican mine into one of the most iconic places in mineralogy.
Even in smaller cabinet specimens, Naica preserves the very same aesthetic identity: extreme transparency, clean crystal growth and an almost perfect relationship between light and matter.
In this specimen, the selenite emerges from the matrix with an elegant and rigorous presence. The main crystal dominates the composition without excess, allowing purity and brilliance alone to create the visual impact.
A silent, essential and instantly recognisable beauty.
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💎 Gypsum (var. Selenite) [CaSO₄·2H₂O] - Specimen from MCP Collection - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Naica Mine, Naica, Saucillo Municipality, Chihuahua, Mexico
📏 Dimensions: Height: 7 cm – Width: 5 cm – Depth: 7 cm – Main crystal: 4.5 cm
👨🏼🔬 MCP Lab
🔎 Source: @mindatorg / @treccani.it
📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani
#Naica #selenite #Gypsum #minerals #crystals #mineralogy #geology #fineminerals #mexico #mcpminerals
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Gypsum (var. Selenite) [CaSO₄·2H₂O] – Geometry suspended in light
Some minerals fascinate through complexity of form.
Others through the intensity of colour.
Naica selenite speaks an entirely different language: precision, transparency and light.
This specimen displays an exceptionally clean crystal blade, with luminous and transparent surfaces that allow light to pass through almost effortlessly. The elongated and flattened growth further enhances the natural elegance of the species, creating a composition that feels both essential and remarkably dramatic.
From an aesthetic perspective, the contrast between the dark matrix and the perfectly transparent crystal creates a natural balance highly appreciated by collectors of transparent minerals.
It is exactly this harmony between simple geometry, optical quality and visual presence that makes the finest Naica specimens so extraordinary.
👉 Specimen available! Contact us in DM for more information!
💎 Gypsum (var. Selenite) [CaSO₄·2H₂O] - Specimen from MCP Collection - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Naica Mine, Naica, Saucillo Municipality, Chihuahua, Mexico
📏 Dimensions: Height: 7 cm – Width: 5 cm – Depth: 7 cm – Main crystal: 4.5 cm
👨🏼🔬 MCP Lab
🔎 Source: @mindatorg / @treccani.it
📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani
#minerals #selenite #Gypsum #Naica #crystals #mineralcollection #fineminerals #geology #crystalcollector #mcpminerals
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Gypsum (var. Selenite) [CaSO₄·2H₂O] – Pure transparency
Very often, in mineral collecting, it is intense colour that immediately captures the eye. Saturated crystals, vivid contrasts and spectacular compositions quickly become the centre of attention.
Yet there are specimens capable of reaching a higher level of elegance by choosing the exact opposite path: the complete absence of colour.
This selenite from the legendary Naica Mine perfectly expresses the idea of pure aesthetics. A transparent crystal blade rises from the dark matrix with an essential, almost minimalist geometry, transforming light and transparency into the true protagonists of the specimen.
The balance between crystal and matrix, the sharpness of the surfaces and the extraordinary clarity of the gypsum make this piece particularly refined. It is precisely this apparent simplicity that makes it so rare.
Naica is one of the world’s most famous localities for gypsum var. selenite, yet finding specimens that preserve this level of transparency, compositional elegance and crystal quality is far less common than many collectors imagine.
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💎 Gypsum (var. Selenite) [CaSO₄·2H₂O] - Specimen from MCP Collection - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Naica Mine, Naica, Saucillo Municipality, Chihuahua, Mexico
📏 Dimensions: Height: 7 cm – Width: 5 cm – Depth: 7 cm – Main crystal: 4.5 cm
👨🏼🔬 MCP Lab
🔎 Source: @mindatorg / @treccani.it
📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani
#minerals #crystals #selenite #gypsum #naica #mexico #mineralcollection #geology #fineminerals #mcpminerals
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The Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines Mineral Show is approaching, and we are looking forward to meeting collectors, friends and mineral enthusiasts from all over the world once again.
From June 24th to 28th, 2026, MCP – Mineralogical Collection Professionals will be attending the Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines Mineral Show, one of the most important international events dedicated to minerals, crystals and natural history.
For this new edition, we will present a carefully selected collection of fine mineral specimens, including recent acquisitions, classic localities, museum-quality pieces and some of the latest results from the MCP Lab.
More than a mineral show, Sainte-Marie is a place where knowledge, research and passion come together. Every year it offers a unique opportunity to meet collectors, museums, dealers and professionals from across the world, sharing discoveries, stories and new perspectives on mineralogy.
Throughout the show, our team will be available to discuss specimen selection, restoration projects, collection management and laboratory services. Whether you are searching for a remarkable addition to your collection or looking for professional advice, we will be delighted to meet you.
👉 We look forward to welcoming you in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines. Contact us in DM to arrange a meeting during the show.
💎 MCP Lab – Professional services for collectors and museums
📍 Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, France @mineralgemshow
@mineralgemshow
🗓 June 24–28, 2026
👉 Find us at:
"Theater" Stand – ZM TGS 8
"Swimming Pool" Stand – ZM P1 18
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