![Rhodochrosite [MnCOβ] β Like liquid light on snow
Some crystals seem to speak. Not with words, but with the way they catch the light, with the intensity of their color, with the softness of how they rest on stone. In this specimen, rhodochrosite is not just a mineralβit is an act of beauty. Its crystals seem to drip light, like red drops upon frozen stillness.
The subtle transparency, the vivid red, the harmonious composition create a small mineral landscape where everything is silence and precision. A visual pause, like a breath within matter. A poem in crystalline form.
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π Rhodochrosite [MnCOβ] - No restoration - Specimen selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
π Sweet Home Mine, Alma Mining District, Colorado, USA
π Dimensions: Height: 25 cm β Width: 18 cm β Depth: 8 cm β Main crystal: 1.4 cm
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Rhodochrosite [MnCOβ] β Like liquid light on snow
Some crystals seem to speak. Not with words, but with the way they catch the light, with the intensity of their color, with the softness of how they rest on stone. In this specimen, rhodochrosite is not just a mineralβit is an act of beauty. Its crystals seem to drip light, like red drops upon frozen stillness.
The subtle transparency, the vivid red, the harmonious composition create a small mineral landscape where everything is silence and precision. A visual pause, like a breath within matter. A poem in crystalline form.
π Specimen available! Contact us in DM for more info and pricing!
π Rhodochrosite [MnCOβ] - No restoration - Specimen selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
π Sweet Home Mine, Alma Mining District, Colorado, USA
π Dimensions: Height: 25 cm β Width: 18 cm β Depth: 8 cm β Main crystal: 1.4 cm
π¨πΌβπ¬ MCP Lab
π Source: @mindatorg
πΈ Photo and Video @federico_picciani
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Rhodochrosite [MnCOβ] β A dance of light and proportion
Looking at this specimen is like witnessing a natural choreography: red crystals, lustrous and partly transparent, emerging from the white matrix in perfect balance between fullness and emptiness. Each crystal seems deliberately placed, like notes on a score, in a visual symphony that blends strength and grace.
The white quartz is not just a supportβit is an active part of the overall beauty, amplifying the contrast and reflecting light on the surfaces of the rhodochrosite. All of it without artifice, without restoration, in its original integrity. A composition that strikes for elegance and authenticity.
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π Rhodochrosite [MnCOβ] - No restoration - Specimen selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
π Sweet Home Mine, Alma Mining District, Colorado, USA
π Dimensions: Height: 25 cm β Width: 18 cm β Depth: 8 cm β Main crystal: 1.4 cm
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Rhodochrosite [MnCOβ] β A geological masterpiece
The formation of rhodochrosites in the Sweet Home Mine is linked to a system of hydrothermal veins rich in manganese, which over time generated crystal cavities of extraordinary beauty. The presence of white quartz in this context reflects the coexistence of different crystallization phases: one older and silica-rich, the other later, rich in manganese carbonate.
The intense red color is due to the chemical purity of the mineral and the transparency that allows internal light diffusion. The crystals developed under slow and stable conditions, enabling the formation of smooth, glossy, and regular faces like those observed in this specimen.
A geology lesson that reads through the eyes.
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π Rhodochrosite [MnCOβ] - No restoration - Specimen selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
π Sweet Home Mine, Alma Mining District, Colorado, USA
π Dimensions: Height: 25 cm β Width: 18 cm β Depth: 8 cm β Main crystal: 1.4 cm
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MCP at HardRock Summit 2025 | Denver, USA
Weβre ready to fly overseas with a selection of specimens curated with passion, precision, and an ever-present eye for beauty!
From September 4 to 7, MCP will take part in the Denver Gem and Mineral Show 2025, presenting the finest pieces restored in our lab and our professional services.
π§ Youβll find us at booth HS.355
Itβs a great opportunity to meet, share the story behind each specimen, and engage with one of the most vibrant mineral communities in the world.
From the most transparent fluorite to the most sculptural hematite, every piece we bring reflects a commitment to quality, aesthetics, and detail.
π See you in Denver! For info or appointments, feel free to message us.
π MCP β Mineralogical Collection Professionals
π September 4-7, 2025
π Denver Gem and Mineral Show β Hardrock Summit
π§ Booth HS.355
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Rhodochrosite [MnCOβ] β Red Passion
The Sweet Home Mine, now inactive, is historically known for having produced some of the most spectacular rhodochrosites ever seen: vibrant red crystals, often associated with white quartz. The current rarity of high-quality specimens makes pieces like this especially desirable on the collector`s market.
In this example, rhodochrosite appears in its most striking form: vivid red crystals, sharply cut and highly lustrous, rising from a pure white quartz matrix. Some are so transparent that they let the light through like ruby-tinted glass. The arrangement of the crystals is not chaotic, but follows an elegant order, as if nature had designed a mineral architecture of harmony and proportion.
What makes this specimen even more extraordinary is its size: 25 centimeters of pure wonder, a truly rare format for this locality. A whole, intact piece, unrestored: an authentic witness of a mine that has closed its doors but continues to inspire dreams.
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π Rhodochrosite [MnCOβ] - No restoration - Specimen selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
π Sweet Home Mine, Alma Mining District, Colorado, USA
π Dimensions: Height: 25 cm β Width: 18 cm β Depth: 8 cm β Main crystal: 1.4 cm
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Elbaite β A fan of light, a breath from the earth
Here, pink is not just a color. It is a breath. A delicate thought carved into stoneβa language spoken only by crystals grown in silence.
This Elbaite is a fan of mineral light, unfolding like a gentle gesture from the heart of the earth. Each prism reveals a tonal variation, from velvety fuchsia to the pale pink of dawn, shimmering like silk in slanting light.
Surrounding it, albite and lepidolite whisper in lighter tones, balancing fragility and force. Born in the depths of the earth, this creation has been lovingly restored in our lab to be offered to the worldβjust as it is: a promise of beauty.
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π Elbaite - Specimen restored in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
π Mualevi Pegmatite, Pachigram Pegmatite Field, Nuristan, Afghanistan
π Dimensions: Height: 10 cm β Width: 15 cm β Depth: 7 cm
βοΈ Weight: 590 g
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Elbaite β Crystallography of light
Elbaiteβs structure is a masterpiece of trigonal symmetry: each prism develops with precise geometry, often etched by longitudinal striations that mark phases of growth. Its flat, gleaming terminations highlight the {0001} planeβtypical of well-formed crystals from Afghan pegmatites.
In this specimen, we observe a perfect harmony between aesthetics and crystallography: the highest expression of deep geochemical time.
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π Elbaite - Specimen restored in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
π Mualevi Pegmatite, Pachigram Pegmatite Field, Nuristan, Afghanistan
π Dimensions: Height: 10 cm β Width: 15 cm β Depth: 7 cm
βοΈ Weight: 590 g
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Elbaite β A masterpiece of Afghan pegmatites
Tourmalines from Nuristan form within lithium-rich pegmatites, complex geological environments where residual fluids from granite intrusions give rise to richly colored minerals. This Elbaite specimen is the result of slow, selective crystallization under ideal conditions, allowing for the development of well-defined, intensely colored crystals.
The fan-like arrangement of the crystals suggests synergistic growth along fractures of the pegmatite cavity, rich in lithium and boron solutions. Its association with quartz, albite, and lepidolite is typical of these formations.
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π Elbaite - Specimen restored in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
π Mualevi Pegmatite, Pachigram Pegmatite Field, Nuristan, Afghanistan
π Dimensions: Height: 10 cm β Width: 15 cm β Depth: 7 cm
βοΈ Weight: 590 g
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Elbaite β A symbol of modern mineralogy
The discovery of tourmalines from Nuristan marked a turning point in contemporary mineralogy. From local curiosity to star of international collections, Afghan elbaite has captivated collectors and scholars alike with its vivid colors and perfect crystal shapes.
The name βelbaiteβ comes from Elba Island in Italy, where it was first identified, but it was Afghanistanβstarting in the 1990sβthat revealed its true aesthetic and scientific potential. This specimen embodies that legacy: a gem of geological history and collectorβs artistry.
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π Elbaite - Specimen restored in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
π Mualevi Pegmatite, Pachigram Pegmatite Field, Nuristan, Afghanistan
π Dimensions: Height: 10 cm β Width: 15 cm β Depth: 7 cm
βοΈ Weight: 590 g
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π Source: @mindatorg
πΈ Photo and Video @federico_picciani
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Elbaite β The elegance of crystalline pink
In the mining heart of Nuristan, where pegmatites pierce the folds of the Afghan mountains, one of the most refined crystals nature has to offer is born. This specimen of Elbaite, with its fan-like arrangement and chromatic intensity fading from brilliant pink to the softest rose, embodies the perfect synthesis of structural elegance and tonal delicacy.
Each crystal terminates in flat, lustrous faces that reflect light with extraordinary brilliance. The association with quartz, lepidolite, and albite further enriches the specimenβs aesthetic composition, creating chromatic and textural contrasts that enhance its uniqueness. A visually striking piece, crafted to captivate even the most discerning collectors.
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π Elbaite - Specimen restored in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
π Mualevi Pegmatite, Pachigram Pegmatite Field, Nuristan, Afghanistan
π Dimensions: Height: 10 cm β Width: 15 cm β Depth: 7 cm
βοΈ Weight: 590 g
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π Source: @mindatorg
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Hematite [FeβOβ] β Black light, heart of iron
There is a kind of black that doesnβt absorb lightβit returns it. Elbaβs hematite is the purest example. Every face is a glossy page, every striation an ancient breath carved in stone.
The three crystals, arranged with unexpected grace, open like a night-blooming flower. They do not shoutβthey whisper. Their beauty is made of weight and silence, like the story of the mines that protected them for millennia.
A specimen that holds light, time, and matter. Restored in the MCP labs to return its original intensity to the world.
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π Hematite [FeβOβ] - Specimen selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
π Rio Marina, Elba Island, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy
π Dimensions: Height: 7 cm β Width: 10 cm β Depth: 8 cm β Main crystal: 4 x 4.5 cm
βοΈ Weight: 1050 g
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Hematite [FeβOβ] β Metallic geometry in rhombohedral symmetry
Hematite crystallizes in the trigonal system, often taking on rhombohedral or tabular shapes. In this specimen, the symmetry is astonishing: the three main crystals are arranged in a near-geometric balance, revealing hematiteβs natural tendency toward symmetry and compactness.
The glossy, well-developed faces alternate with striated surfaces etched by growth patternsβmemories of the thermodynamic shifts that shaped them. A crystallographic lesson encased in a composition of great elegance.
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π Hematite [FeβOβ] - Specimen selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
π Rio Marina, Elba Island, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy
π Dimensions: Height: 7 cm β Width: 10 cm β Depth: 8 cm β Main crystal: 4 x 4.5 cm
βοΈ Weight: 1050 g
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Hematite [FeβOβ] β The deep breath of history
The history of Elba Island is carved in iron, and hematite is its mineral heart. Known since the Etruscan era, the island was mined for its iron resources for over two thousand years. The name hematite itself, from the Greek βhaimaβ (blood), refers to the red color of its powder, which once stained the hands and tools of miners.
This specimen is not just something to admire: it is the synthesis of a culture, of mining knowledge, and of territorial identity. Its crystals speak of the labor and beauty of a civilization that learned to draw wealth from rock.
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π Hematite [FeβOβ] - Specimen selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
π Rio Marina, Elba Island, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy
π Dimensions: Height: 7 cm β Width: 10 cm β Depth: 8 cm β Main crystal: 4 x 4.5 cm
βοΈ Weight: 1050 g
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π Source: @mindatorg
πΈ Photo and Video @federico_picciani
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Hematite [FeβOβ] β 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 environmentβeach face a chapter in its growth history.
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π Hematite [FeβOβ] - Specimen selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
π Rio Marina, Elba Island, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy
π Dimensions: Height: 7 cm β Width: 10 cm β Depth: 8 cm β Main crystal: 4 x 4.5 cm
βοΈ Weight: 1050 g
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π Source: @mindatorg
πΈ Photo and Video @federico_picciani
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Hematite [FeβOβ] β 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 marvelβit is a symbol of the islandβs geological and historical identity.
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οΏ½ Hematite [FeβOβ] - Specimen selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahlerοΏ½οΏ½ Rio Marina, Elba Island, Livorno, Tuscany, ItalyοΏ½οΏ½ Dimensions: Height: 7 cm β Width: 10 cm β Depth: 8 cm β Main crystal: 4 x 4.5 cmοΏ½οΏ½ Weight: 1050 gοΏ½οΏ½ MCP LabοΏ½οΏ½ Source: @mindatorg
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Fluorite [CaFβ] β Stillness, light, perfection
You can look at a crystal for an entire hour, then return the next dayβand discover something new. Thatβs what happens with certain fluorites. Here, light doesnβt bounceβit settles. The βpurple cloudsβ seem to drift within the silent core of the cube, as light as smoke, as eternal as stone.
The surrounding quartz doesnβt just accompanyβit 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.
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π Fluorite [CaFβ] - Specimen restored in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
π Yaogangxian Mine, Chenzhou, Hunan, China
π Dimensions: Height: 8 cm β Width: 9 cm β Depth: 5 cm β Main crystal: 2 x 1.5 cm
βοΈ Weight: 300 g
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Fluorite [CaFβ] β Cubic symmetry, internal complexity
Fluorite crystallizes in the cubic system and is one of the few minerals to frequently display perfectly cubic forms. In this specimen, each cube is transparent at its base and complex inside: purple inclusions form cloud-like structures, denser at certain edges and lighter in others.
This distribution is not randomβit reflects the chemistry of the formation fluids and their growth dynamics. The compact and luminous quartz druse frames and enhances the three-dimensionality of the whole. A composition that reveals the subtlety of natureβs laboratory.
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π Fluorite [CaFβ] - Specimen restored in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
π Yaogangxian Mine, Chenzhou, Hunan, China
π Dimensions: Height: 8 cm β Width: 9 cm β Depth: 5 cm β Main crystal: 2 x 1.5 cm
βοΈ Weight: 300 g
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π Source: @mindatorg
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Fluorite [CaFβ] β A crystal that changed the market
Chinese fluorite has had a revolutionary impact on the collectorβs 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.
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π Fluorite [CaFβ] - Specimen restored in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
π Yaogangxian Mine, Chenzhou, Hunan, China
π Dimensions: Height: 8 cm β Width: 9 cm β Depth: 5 cm β Main crystal: 2 x 1.5 cm
βοΈ Weight: 300 g
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Fluorite [CaFβ] β 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.
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π Fluorite [CaFβ] - Specimen restored in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
π Yaogangxian Mine, Chenzhou, Hunan, China
π Dimensions: Height: 8 cm β Width: 9 cm β Depth: 5 cm β Main crystal: 2 x 1.5 cm
βοΈ Weight: 300 g
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π Source: @mindatorg
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Fluorite [CaFβ] β 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.
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π Fluorite [CaFβ] - Specimen restored in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahlerβ¨π Yaogangxian Mine, Chenzhou, Hunan, Chinaβ¨π Dimensions: Height: 8 cm β Width: 9 cm β Depth: 5 cm β Main crystal: 2 x 1.5 cmβ¨βοΈ Weight: 300 gβ¨π¨πΌβπ¬ MCP Labβ¨π Source: @mindatorg
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