MINLAB-CZ
in search of perfection
SPECIMEN PREPARATION
Having over 40 years of experience, we perform commercial preparation services since 2002. We operate a well-equipped lab for cleaning, trimming and repair/restoration of collector quality mineral specimens. Our aim is to develop the full potential of the specimen, without visible traces of treatment.
For submitting specimens to preparation work, please contact us via e-mail or phone.
Charges are calculated by the actual time consumption, at a rate of 1500 CZK per hour (ca 62 €, depending on exchange rate). For large specimens, we charge an additional fee - over 6 kg or 30 cm long 2,000 CZK (ca 82 €) / specimen, over 10 kg 5,000 CZK (ca 205 €) / specimen. For exceptionally valuable specimens, we reserve the right to an individual price calculation. When specimens are submitted, we will offer our best estimate of the costs for the desired work and of completion date.
Typical costs are as follows:
Trimming, cabinet size specimen: 40 – 150 €
Chemical and physical cleaning and treatments: 20 – 250 €
Stabilizing, crack filling: 20 – 80 €
Repair, restoration: on request
We do the best possible for safety of treated specimens. Nevertheless, please note that all laboratory services are performed at customer’s risk.
CUSTOM MADE ACRYLIC BASES
We offer production of acrylic stands with individual milling for optimal presentation of mineral specimens. The specimen can be stably seated in the desired position, without the use of glue or putty, and can be easily removed at any time.
Sizes from 20 x 20 mm to 120 x 150 mm (20 mm or 30 mm height, bevelled edges) are available. Prices are shown with milling, without support. Any necessary supports will be charged separately.
20 mm height:
Small (20 x 20 mm - 40 x 40 mm) - 50 € / pc.
Medium (45 x 45 mm - 70 x 70 mm) - 65 € / pc.
Large (75 x 75 mm - 115 x 115 mm) - 85 € / pc.
XLarge (120 x 120 mm – 120 x 150 mm) - 105 € / pc.
supports 10 € / pc.
30 mm height:
Medium (45 x 45 mm - 70 x 70 mm) - 85 € / pc.
Large (75 x 75 mm - 115 x 115 mm) - 105 € / pc.
XLarge (120 x 120 mm – 120 x 150 mm) - 125 € / pc.
supports 10 € / pc.
OUR TEAM
DR. PETER KOLESAR
chemical and physical treatments
trimming
research
process development
TADEAS BUDINA
repair and restoration
trimming
physical treatments
acrylic bases
CONTACT US
Peter Kolesar
Palivo 4
26231 Radětice
Czech Republic
+420731099958
+420607434447