Identify Any Crystal or Mineral from a Photo
Upload any crystal or mineral photo and get the name, chemical formula, crystal system, physical properties, uses, metaphysical associations, and care guide.
Identify a Crystal
AI Crystal Identifier
Upload any photo of a crystal or mineral and instantly identify it. Get a full mineralogical profile: chemical formula, crystal system, physical properties, geological occurrence, uses, metaphysical associations, care instructions, and similar minerals.
Upload a crystal or mineral photo
Works best with clear, well-lit photos showing the crystal's colour, luster, and crystal form. Multiple angles help with accuracy. Clean specimens with no dust or soil give the best results.
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Results
AI Crystal Identifier
AI Crystal Identifier
Upload a photo on the left and click analyse to see the results.
- Mineral identification: common name, scientific name, and chemical formula
- Physical properties: colour, luster, crystal system, Mohs hardness, specific gravity
- Geological formation, associated minerals, and notable world localities
- Industrial, gemological, and collector uses and value factors
- Traditional metaphysical associations, chakras, and zodiac links
- Care instructions: cleaning, water safety, light sensitivity, and storage
Precise Mineralogical Identification
Upload any crystal or mineral photo and the AI identifies the mineral by common name and scientific name, gives the chemical formula, classifies the mineral class (silicate, oxide, carbonate, sulfide, native element, halide, etc.) and crystal system (cubic, hexagonal, trigonal, orthorhombic, monoclinic, triclinic, or tetragonal). A confidence rating is included with an explanation of the key diagnostic features that led to the identification. When the exact species cannot be determined, the most likely mineral group is given.
Identify a Crystal
Full Physical and Optical Properties
Every result includes a detailed breakdown of all physical and optical properties: colour and any colour zoning, luster type (vitreous, metallic, adamantine, pearly, silky, resinous, etc.), transparency, crystal habit and growth form, cleavage directions and quality, fracture type, Mohs hardness with a practical comparison, specific gravity, streak colour, and any special optical effects such as chatoyancy, asterism, labradorescence, opalescence, fluorescence, pleochroism, or double refraction.
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Geology, Uses, Metaphysical Properties, and Care
Each profile covers how the mineral forms geologically, the environments where it is found, associated minerals, and notable world localities. The uses section covers industrial applications, gemological use and value, and collector interest factors. The metaphysical section covers traditional healing associations, chakra links, and zodiac connections — clearly framed as traditional beliefs. The care section tells you exactly how to clean, store, and protect your specimen.
See Full Mineral ProfileHow to Identify a Crystal or Mineral with AI
Upload a Crystal or Mineral Photo
Upload any clear photo of a crystal or mineral specimen. Good natural lighting that shows the colour, luster, and crystal form gives the most accurate identification. Clean specimens with the surface visible work best.
AI Identifies the Mineral
The AI analyses the colour, luster, crystal habit, transparency, and any visible special optical effects to identify the mineral and classify it by mineral class and crystal system.
Get the Full Mineralogical Profile
Receive a complete profile covering identification, all physical and optical properties, geological formation and occurrence, uses, metaphysical associations, care instructions, and similar minerals.
Who Uses It
Rock Hounds and Mineral Collectors
Found an interesting specimen on a geology field trip, at a rock and gem show, or in a shop and want to confirm exactly what it is? Upload a photo and get the full mineralogical profile — mineral class, crystal system, Mohs hardness, specific gravity, geological formation, notable localities, and collector value factors — so you can label it correctly and understand its place in your collection.
Crystal Healing and Wellness Enthusiasts
Bought a new crystal and want to know exactly which mineral it is, what its traditional metaphysical properties are, which chakra it is associated with, and how to care for it safely? The identifier gives you all of this in one result — including the critical care information such as whether the crystal is water safe, light sensitive, or prone to fading, so you can cleanse and store it correctly.
Geology Students and Educators
Identifying mineral hand specimens for a practical exam, building a reference collection for classroom use, or writing fieldwork notes? The identifier provides the complete mineralogical data in a consistent, structured format: mineral class, crystal system, physical properties (luster, cleavage, fracture, hardness, specific gravity, streak), geological formation, and associated minerals — everything needed for academic mineralogy work.
Antique and Gem Market Buyers
Spotted a labelled mineral or gemstone at a market, estate sale, or antique shop and want a second opinion on the identification before buying? Upload a photo and get the scientific properties — particularly the physical identification features like Mohs hardness, crystal system, and specific gravity — alongside the similar minerals section that explains what other minerals it could be confused with and how to tell them apart.
Deep Dive
Major Mineral Classes
Minerals are classified into classes based on their chemical composition and the nature of the chemical bonding in their structures. Understanding the major mineral classes helps you interpret identification results and understand why minerals with very different appearances can share underlying chemical relationships.
Note: the mineral kingdom contains over 5,700 recognised mineral species across many additional classes including sulfates, phosphates, borates, tungstates, and organic minerals. The AI can identify minerals from all major classes.
Why Use It
Instant Mineral Identification
Identify any crystal or mineral from a single photo — getting the name, chemical formula, mineral class, and crystal system without needing specialist knowledge or equipment.
Complete Physical Properties
Get a full scientific property breakdown including Mohs hardness, specific gravity, luster, cleavage, fracture, streak, and any special optical effects like chatoyancy or fluorescence.
Geological Context and Localities
Understand how your specimen formed geologically, which minerals it is commonly found with, and the world's most notable localities for that mineral species.
Care, Uses, and Metaphysical Properties
Get crystal care instructions including water safety and light sensitivity, industrial and gemological uses, and traditional metaphysical associations — all in one result.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the AI Crystal Identifier work?
You upload a photo of a crystal or mineral and the AI analyses the colour, luster, transparency, crystal habit and form, and any visible special optical effects to identify the mineral species and classify it by mineral class and crystal system. It then generates a full profile covering all physical and optical properties, geological formation, uses, metaphysical associations, care instructions, and similar minerals.
How accurate is the identification?
Accuracy is highest for clear, well-lit photos showing the crystal form, colour, and luster — particularly for distinctive minerals with strong identifying visual features. The result includes a confidence rating: High, Moderate, or Low. Minerals with unusual colour variations, dirty or coated surfaces, or very similar visual appearance to other minerals (e.g. quartz varieties) may yield Moderate results.
Can it identify all crystals and minerals?
The AI can identify hundreds of common, moderately common, and many uncommon minerals across all major mineral classes. Very rare species or specimens with unusual form or colour variations may yield a mineral group or class identification rather than a specific species identification, with a Low confidence rating.
Is the metaphysical information scientifically accurate?
The metaphysical and healing associations are traditional and spiritual beliefs — they are not scientifically verified claims. The result clearly labels this section as traditional associations. The physical properties, chemical formula, crystal system, geological formation, and other mineralogical data are scientifically grounded.
How do I know if my crystal is safe to put in water?
The care instructions section specifically covers water safety for the identified mineral, noting whether it is safe to clean with water, whether it dissolves or tarnishes in water, and any sensitivity to moisture or humidity. Many minerals commonly used in crystal healing — such as selenite, halite, pyrite, malachite, and lepidolite — are not water safe or are damaged by prolonged water exposure.
Can it help me tell apart similar-looking minerals?
Yes. The similar minerals section lists 2–4 minerals that are commonly confused with the identified specimen and explains the key physical or visual features that distinguish each one from the identified mineral. This is particularly useful for common confusions such as pyrite vs. gold, amethyst vs. fluorite, or clear quartz vs. calcite.
What photo gives the best identification result?
A clear, well-lit photo showing the specimen's colour, luster, and crystal form gives the best results. Natural daylight is ideal. Clean the specimen to remove dust and soil before photographing. Including multiple angles — particularly showing any crystal faces, cleavage surfaces, or distinctive growth forms — significantly improves accuracy.
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