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Spessartine [Mn₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃] – Fiery Crystal Carpet
Spessartine is named after the Spessart region in Germany, but Chinese crystals from Wushan, like this one, have gained prominence for their unique composition and vibrant color.
Initially discovered in 1998 and officially attributed to Fujian province only in 2001, these specimens are known for their brilliant hues and striking combinations with smoky quartz and feldspar.
The deep orange of this spessartine instantly draws the eye, bringing energy and depth to the piece.
Thanks to the transparency of the smoky quartz, the spessartine crystals seem to float within, creating a unique three-dimensional effect.
MCP’s lab carefully trimmed this piece, removing excess rock and selecting the finest crystals to ensure an impeccable view from every angle.
👉 This specimen has been sold and is now part of a private collection. To explore available specimens, visit our website or DM us!
💎 Spessartine - Specimen selected by Federico Pezzotta and Alessandro Paladini
📍 Wushan Spessartine Mine, Tongbei, Yunxiao Co., Zhangzhou, Fujian, China
📏 Dimensions: Height: 12 cm - Width: 13 cm - Depth: 8 cm
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📸 Photo and Video Federico Picciani
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![Spessartine [Mn₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃] – Fiery Crystal Carpet
Spessartine is named after the Spessart region in Germany, but Chinese crystals from Wushan, like this one, have gained prominence for their unique composition and vibrant color.
Initially discovered in 1998 and officially attributed to Fujian province only in 2001, these specimens are known for their brilliant hues and striking combinations with smoky quartz and feldspar.
The deep orange of this spessartine instantly draws the eye, bringing energy and depth to the piece.
Thanks to the transparency of the smoky quartz, the spessartine crystals seem to float within, creating a unique three-dimensional effect.
MCP’s lab carefully trimmed this piece, removing excess rock and selecting the finest crystals to ensure an impeccable view from every angle.
👉 This specimen has been sold and is now part of a private collection. To explore available specimens, visit our website or DM us!
💎 Spessartine - Specimen selected by Federico Pezzotta and Alessandro Paladini
📍 Wushan Spessartine Mine, Tongbei, Yunxiao Co., Zhangzhou, Fujian, China
📏 Dimensions: Height: 12 cm - Width: 13 cm - Depth: 8 cm
👨🏼🔬 MCP Lab
📸 Photo and Video Federico Picciani
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Quartz [SiO₂] – Enchantment and magic
Quartz is a mineral with a trigonal structure, with crystals that can have many smooth or satin faces, as seen in many Colombian specimens. Quartz can be colorless or show faint hues depending on the presence of inclusions, with a vitreous luster that gives it a transparent and brilliant appearance.
The Tapias locality in the heart of Colombia has produced quartz of rare beauty and quality. This specimen is unique for its exceptional play of light, with numerous polished and satin faces creating an alternating surface of reflections. Not only does it offer extraordinary dimensions, but the crystal purity also allows for rainbow reflections within— a rarity that few specimens can replicate.
👉 This specimen is available. Contact us via DM for more information and details!
💎 Quartz - Specimen selected by Federico Pezzotta and Alessandro Paladini
📍 Tapias, Boyacá, Colombia
📏 Dimensions: Height: 29 cm - Width: 23 cm - Depth: 17 cm
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📸 Photo and Video Federico Picciani
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Quartz [SiO₂] – Clear and pure as the air
Colombian quartz is renowned for its exceptional transparency, often with internal inclusions that create fascinating visual effects, such as tiny rainbows within the crystals. This extraordinary specimen combines polished and satin faces, giving the piece a rare and distinctive aesthetic contrast.
With exceptionally transparent crystals and a vitreous luster, this quartz reflects light to create remarkable highlights. MCP has carefully trimmed the piece to enhance its beauty, removing any extraneous elements.
👉 This specimen is available. Contact us for more information and details!
💎 Quartz - Specimen selected by Federico Pezzotta and Alessandro Paladini
📍 Tapias, Boyacá, Colombia
📏 Dimensions: Height: 29 cm - Width: 23 cm - Depth: 17 cm
👨🏼🔬 MCP Lab
📸 Photo and Video Federico Picciani
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Quartz [SiO₂] – In every pure light, the spark of infinity
Directly from the Tapias deposit in Boyacá, this extraordinary quartz specimen is rare for its size and quality. The facets of this quartz reflect light, even creating small rainbows within the crystals—offering a view of exceptional beauty.
Clear quartz is rare but super clear and colorless crystals like this one are extremely rare!
The transparency and size of this piece make it perfect for ambitious collectors.
👉 This specimen is available. Contact us for more information and details!
💎 Quartz - Specimen selected by Federico Pezzotta and Alessandro Paladini
📍 Tapias, Boyacá, Colombia
📏 Dimensions: Height: 29 cm - Width: 23 cm - Depth: 17 cm
👨🏼🔬 MCP Lab
📸 Photo and Video Federico Picciani
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Mango Quartz [SiO₂] – Busy old fool, unruly Sun.
Perfect for those wanting to enrich their collection with a piece that encapsulates the warmth and light of nature, Mango Quartz is a unique specimen.
Its characteristic yellow tips are due to Halloysite inclusions, which make it truly special.
Not just a crystal, it’s a fragment of Earth’s geological history, easy to appreciate and understand, even for beginners.
The Halloysite inclusions form under hydrothermal conditions and give Mango Quartz its vivid yellow hues, making it stand out from other types of quartz.
👉 Buy this one-of-a-kind piece on our website: www.mcpgallery.com/product/mango-quartz-colombia-gfs0347/
💎 Mango Quartz - Specimen selected by Federico Pezzotta and Alessandro Paladini
📍 Cabiche, Quípama Municipality, Boyacá Department, Colombia
📏 Dimensions: Height: 8 cm - Width: 7 cm - Depth: 5.5 cm | Main crystal: 5x1x0.9 cm
📸 Ph. and Video Federico Picciani
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