Dyscrasite [Ag₃Sb] – Metallic elegance from the depths of Bohemia

A true gem for metallic specimen lovers: this Dyscrasite from the historic uranium mines of Příbram showcases a refined cluster of crystals in dark gray tones with delicate iridescence.

A rare balance between raw power and geometric elegance.

Once a prolific center for silver, lead, and uranium extraction, the Příbram region holds a central place in the mining tradition of the Czech Republic. This specimen reflects the mineral richness of a district where history, geology, and aesthetics converge.

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💎 Dyscrasite [Ag₃Sb] - Specimen restored in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Uranium Mine No. 21, Dubno, Příbram District, Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic
📏 Dimensions: Height: 5.5 cm – Width: 4.5 cm – Depth: 3 cm
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Topaz [Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂] – Unique Crystal architecture

This specimen, from the Mogok region, is a textbook example of prismatic crystallization with a rhombic cross-section and a sharp termination—hallmarks of the geometric perfection this locality is known for.

Its champagne color, is complemented by the rare presence of columbite crystals within, making this piece a remarkable combination of structure, composition, and aesthetic mineralogy.

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💎 Topaz [Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂] – Specimen restored in MCP Lab – Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Pan-taw, Kyatpyin North, Mogok Township, Pyin-Oo-Lwin District, Mandalay Region, Myanmar
📏 Dimensions: Height: 8.6 cm – Width: 3.5 cm – Depth: 2.6 cm
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Topaz [Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂] – Light trapped in a stone

Some crystals tell a story through their shape. This topaz, grown slowly within the folds of Burmese granites, seems to have captured a fragment of eternal light. Its sharp, polished faces, transparent like spring water, reflect a quiet calm—a natural order that resists the chaos of time.

Every detail speaks of balance: the delicacy of its champagne hue, the purity of its structure, the tiny inclusions suspended like thoughts within glass.
This is a specimen that deserves contemplation and close observation—an elegant presence for any refined collection.

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💎 Topaz [Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂] – Specimen restored in MCP Lab – Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Pan-taw, Kyatpyin North, Mogok Township, Pyin-Oo-Lwin District, Mandalay Region, Myanmar
📏 Dimensions: Height: 8.6 cm – Width: 3.5 cm – Depth: 2.6 cm
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Topaz [Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂] – Untouched elegance from the heart of Asia

This topaz crystal, from the renowned Pan-taw locality in the Mogok District (Myanmar), enchants with its absolute transparency and the flawless geometry of its termination. The multiple faces reflect light with grace, enhancing the delicate champagne tone that softens the entire structure.

Belonging to one of the most iconic discoveries made around 2010, this specimen represents a perfect synthesis of elegance and rarity. Inside, tiny red crystals of columbite further enrich its aesthetic complexity.

Restored in our lab to correct a small lateral flaw, it now presents in impeccable condition. A true treasure for collectors who seek beauty, provenance, and aesthetic integrity in a single piece.
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💎 Topaz [Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂] – Specimen restored in MCP Lab – Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Pan-taw, Kyatpyin North, Mogok Township, Pyin-Oo-Lwin District, Mandalay Region, Myanmar
📏 Dimensions: Height: 8.6 cm – Width: 3.5 cm – Depth: 2.6 cm
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Tourmaline – A Collector’s Dream

This tourmaline is instantly recognizable thanks to its bold golden color and multi-prismatic growth, creating an extraordinary visual impact. A true collector’s piece, destined to become the focal point of any high-end mineral display.

If you are looking for a tourmaline that stands out among thousands, one that encapsulates beauty, rarity, and structural perfection, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. A mineral like this is not just a purchase, but an investment in the exceptional.

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💎 Tourmaline - Specimen restored in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Rubaya, Bahunde, Masisi Territory, North Kivu, DR Congo
📏 Dimensions: 4.2x2.3x1.7 cm / 26 g
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Tourmaline – The Value of Rarity

The Rubaya mines, located in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, are known for having produced some of the world’s finest elbaite tourmalines between 2019 and 2021. However, production has drastically declined, making specimens of this quality increasingly difficult to find.

This crystal is even more unique due to its perfectly preserved termination, characterized by an antilogous pole with well-defined trigonal pyramids, a hallmark of excellence in tourmaline crystallization. The combination of structure and golden coloration makes this a reference piece for expert collectors.

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💎 Tourmaline - Specimen restored in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Rubaya, Bahunde, Masisi Territory, North Kivu, DR Congo
📏 Dimensions: 4.2x2.3x1.7 cm / 26 g
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Tourmaline – A Natural Work of Art

Nature is the greatest sculptor, and this specimen proves it. Unlike the typical single-crystal formations of Rubaya, this tourmaline consists of multiple intergrown prisms, creating a natural sculpture with a powerful visual impact. Each crystal, with its varying heights and thicknesses, contributes to a perfect balance of form and structure.

Tourmalines from this locality are famous for their exceptional transparency, sharp terminations, and high luster, but an architectural configuration of this complexity is extremely rare. Observing this specimen under light, one is mesmerized by the interplay of reflections across its crystalline surfaces.

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💎 Tourmaline - Specimen restored in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Rubaya, Bahunde, Masisi Territory, North Kivu, DR Congo
📏 Dimensions: 4.2x2.3x1.7 cm / 26 g
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📸 Photo and Video @federico_picciani

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Tourmaline – The Collector’s Jewel

Tourmaline from Rubaya is highly sought after by collectors, not only for its striking polychromy but also for the exceptional rarity of its structural features.

💎 This specimen is particularly unique, showcasing two distinct crystals of the same mineral species—elbaite—where one is terminated by the antilogous pole and the other by the analogous pole. Such a formation is seldom encountered and adds to the specimen’s desirability among elite collectors and this specimen is a true rarity.

Not only does it feature extraordinary color zoning, but it also displays a unique interplay of transparency and luster, with its polished surfaces reflecting light like a prism.

Its growth history is written in its striation patterns, natural markings that reveal the crystal’s slow formation within pegmatitic cavities. These striations act like fingerprints, telling the story of the forces that shaped this mineral into the spectacular gem we see today.

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💎 Tourmaline - Specimen restored in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Rubaya, Bahunde, Masisi Territory, North Kivu, DR Congo
📏 Dimensions: 6x3x2 cm / 70 g
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We`re thrilled to announce our presence at the Bologna Mineral Show 2025, one of the most anticipated mineral events in Italy!

💎 EXCLUSIVE SPECIMEN ON DISPLAY
Be the first to admire a remarkable fluorite specimen from the Alpine region — a rarity featuring an intense violet hue that captivates at first glance. This piece stands out for its bold color, perfectly contrasted by the pristine white gneiss matrix, adorned with quartz and epidote crystals — a signature of its unique origin.

📍 Where to find us: Bologna - UNIPOL Arena - @bolognamineralshow
📅 March 14th – 16th, 2025

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Discover the secrets of Alpine minerals with insights from Federico Pezzotta and the MCP team.

Connect with Alessandro Paladini, our sales specialist, to explore unique acquisitions.

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💎 Fluorite from Baceno, Italy
📏 Dimensions: Height: 10 cm - Width: 8 cm - Depth: 4 cm | Main Crystal: 2.5 cm
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📢 MCP will be attending the Bologna Mineral Show 2025, one of Italy’s most prestigious events for mineral and gemstone collectors!

💎 EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW IN BOLOGNA: Be among the first to see an extraordinary specimen from the Alpine regions, unveiled exclusively at the Bologna Mineral Show! This fluorite specimen, sourced from Baceno, Italy, is a rare find due to its intense violet color, an uncommon feature for fluorite from this area.

The striking contrast between the fluorite’s deep hues and the white gneiss matrix, adorned with quartz and epidote crystals, makes this piece a true collector’s highlight.

🔬 Expertise & Restoration This fluorite has undergone a professional restoration in our MCP Lab, ensuring its structural integrity while maintaining its natural beauty. Meet our team to discuss custom restoration projects, as MCP collaborates with international collectors and museums to preserve exceptional mineral specimens.

📅 March 14th – 16th, 2025

📍 Where to find us: 📌 Bologna Mineral Show 2025 - UNIPOL Arena - @bolognamineralshow

💎 Featured Specimen: Fluorite from Baceno, Italy 📏 Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 4 cm, fluorite crystal 2.5 cm
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👨🏼‍🔬 Specimen restored in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
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Tourmaline – The Power of Polychromy

The vibrant polychromy of this crystal is a striking feature, making it an emblematic example of Rubaya’s finest specimens. The seamless shift from rich pink to lush green, with a striking incolor transition in between is the result of intricate chemical variations that occurred over millions of years as elements like manganese, lithium, and ironinteracted within the growing crystal.

Beyond its visual appeal, tourmaline holds historical significance. Throughout history, these gems have been treasured by cultures worldwide, from Chinese dynasties to European aristocrats, for their depth of color and optical properties.

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💎 Tourmaline - Specimen restored in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Rubaya, Bahunde, Masisi Territory, North Kivu, DR Congo
📏 Dimensions: 6x3x2 cm / 70 g
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Tourmaline – A Natural Duality

Few minerals showcase the phenomenon of hemimorphism as distinctly as this specimen, where the crystal displays a remarkable asymmetry between its two terminations.

One end features a flat face (pedion), providing a clean and lustrous surface, while the opposite termination is crowned by sharp trigonal pyramids, characteristic of the "analog pole" and "antilog pole" distinction in tourmaline. This structural contrast, both in form and color distribution, is a defining hallmark of high-quality specimens from Rubaya.

This natural asymmetry is a defining feature of tourmaline, adding to its allure and uniqueness.

🔬 Scientific curiosity: The dual nature of tourmaline’s termination results from its polar axis, meaning the two ends of the crystal exhibit different growth patterns and chemical and physical features. This distinction creates not only fascinating structures but also variations in color saturation at each termination.

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💎 Tourmaline - Specimen restored in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Rubaya, Bahunde, Masisi Territory, North Kivu, DR Congo
📏 Dimensions: 6x3x2 cm / 70 g
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Tourmaline – A Symphony of Color and Light

From the mineral-rich landscapes of Rubaya (Democratic Republic of Congo), a region which in recent years become world-wide famous for its outstanding elbaite tourmalines, this exceptional tourmaline crystal is a testament to the geological wonders that have shaped Earth`s history.

With a breathtaking transition from intense pink to vibrant green, punctuated by an incolor section, this specimen is a masterpiece of natural artistry.
The striking variation of hues, combined with its unparalleled luster, makes it one of the finest examples to emerge from this renowned locality.

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💎 Tourmaline - Specimen restored in MCP Lab - Selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Rubaya, Bahunde, Masisi Territory, North Kivu, DR Congo
📏 Dimensions: 6x3x2 cm / 70 g
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🔎 Source: @mindatorg

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Elbaite Tourmaline – The Power of Aesthetics

This specimen is a perfect example of how nature combines strength and delicacy. The vibrant colors and brilliance of the tourmaline, paired with the pink lepidolite base, create a contrast that immediately captures attention.

Sourced from the legendary pegmatites of Paprok, this crystal is a celebration of mineral perfection, capable of competing with the finest specimens in high-level collections.

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💎 Elbaite Tourmaline - Specimen previously in the collection of Luciano Pellegrini
Specimen selected by @pezzottafederico and @urban_strahler
📍 Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan, Afghanistan
📏 Dimensions: Height: 10 cm - Width: 5 cm - Depth: 2.5 cm
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