Gemstone Identification Tool FAQs
GemIdentity is a free interactive gemstone database and Mohs hardness scale visualizer that helps you identify gemstones instantly. Search any gemstone to see hardness, meaning, chakra, healing properties, refractive index, and complete gemstone properties.
Yes, GemIdentity is 100% free with unlimited searches and no account required. Explore all 200+ gemstones including Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald without paying.
GemIdentity is 95% accurate using verified data on hardness, refractive index, crystal system, and mineral composition. Enter correct properties like hardness and color for best identification results.
The database includes 200+ gemstones: Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Opal, Garnet, Aquamarine, Topaz, Amethyst, Quartz, Jade, Turquoise, and rare collector stones. Each has complete properties, meanings, and care instructions.
Compare your stone’s hardness, refractive index, and transparency with GemIdentity’s database. Real Diamonds have hardness 10 and adamantine luster, while fakes show lower hardness and different properties.
How Scientific Hardness Chart Show in Graph
The Mohs Hardness Scale measures mineral hardness from Talc (1) to Diamond (10) based on scratch resistance. Each mineral can scratch minerals below it on the scale, with Diamond being the hardest (10) and Talc the softest (1), used to identify gemstone durability for jewelry.
The 10 minerals on the Mohs Hardness Scale are: 1-Talc, 2-Gypsum, 3-Calcite, 4-Fluorite, 5-Apatite, 6-Feldspar, 7-Quartz, 8-Topaz, 9-Corundum (Ruby/Sapphire), 10-Diamond. Each mineral scratches those below it, with Diamond being hardest for identifying gemstone scratch resistance.
Diamond ranks 10, Ruby and Sapphire (Corundum) rank 9, Topaz ranks 8, Quartz ranks 7, Feldspar ranks 6, Apatite ranks 5, Emerald ranks 7.5-8, Opal ranks 5.5-6.5, Turquoise ranks 5-6, and Amethyst (Quartz variety) ranks 7 on the Mohs scale for gemstone durability comparison.
Gemstones with Mohs hardness 7 or higher are safe for daily wear jewelry: Diamond (10), Ruby (9), Sapphire (9), Emerald (7.5-8), Topaz (8), and Quartz varieties (7). Softer gemstones like Opal (5.5-6.5), Turquoise (5-6), and Pearl (2.5-4.5) need protective settings or occasional wear only.
Test your gemstone’s hardness by scratching it against known minerals: if it scratches Quartz (7) but not Topaz (8), your stone is hardness 7-8 like Emerald or Sapphire. Use the interactive Mohs chart from Talc to Diamond to compare hardness, scratch resistance, and identify your gemstone’s exact position on the scale.
Gemstone Hardness Scale Visualizer (Advanced)
The Gemstone Hardness Scale Visualizer (Advanced) is a free tool that shows the exact hardness point of any gemstone on the Mohs scale from Talc (1) to Diamond (10). Search any gemstone and see its hardness number in a tooltip like Diamond (10), Ruby (9), Emerald (7.5-8) to instantly check scratch resistance and durability.
Type your gemstone name in the search bar like “Diamond” or “Amethyst.” The tool shows the exact hardness point on the Mohs chart with a tooltip displaying the number Diamond (10), Ruby (9), Quartz (7) so you can see scratch resistance instantly.
When you search a gemstone, the tool highlights its exact hardness point on the Mohs scale chart and shows a tooltip with the hardness number. For example, “Diamond” shows 10, “Ruby” shows 9, “Emerald” shows 7.5-8, and “Quartz” shows 7 for instant durability comparison.
Yes, the tool shows exact hardness numbers in tooltips when you search or hover over any gemstone. You’ll see precise values like Diamond (10), Sapphire (9), Topaz (8), Amethyst (7), and Turquoise (5-6) for easy jewelry buying decisions.
Yes, search multiple gemstones to compare their hardness points on the Mohs scale chart. View tooltip numbers for each Diamond (10), Ruby (9), Emerald (7.5-8), Quartz (7) and see which gems are hard enough (7+) for daily wear jewelry with scratch resistance.
Select a gemstone or search above to see details and download it in pdf
Select a gemstone from the list or search above to see complete details like Amber (Mohs 2). The tool shows hardness, colors, chakra, zodiac, healing properties, origin, care instructions, chemical composition, and all gemstone properties instantly for free.
Each gemstone shows Mohs hardness, colors, crystal system, luster, transparency, specific gravity, refractive index, origin, birthstone, zodiac sign, chakra association, healing properties, meaning, planetary association, care instructions, and price factors. For Amber, you’ll see Mohs 2, Yellow/Orange colors, Solar Plexus Chakra, and Leo zodiac.
Yes, after selecting or searching any gemstone like Amber, click the download button to easily save all gemstone details as a PDF file. The PDF includes hardness, colors, chakra, zodiac, healing properties, origin, care instructions, and all gemstone data for your reference.
Search or select your gemstone (like Amber with Mohs 2), then click the download button. The tool instantly generates and downloads a PDF with complete gemstone information including hardness, colors, chakra, zodiac, healing properties, origin, care instructions, and all properties for jewelry buyers and collectors.
The PDF download includes all gemstone details: Mohs hardness (2 for Amber), colors (Yellow, Orange, Honey), chakra (Solar Plexus), zodiac (Leo), healing properties, meaning, origin (Baltic Region, Dominican Republic), care instructions, chemical composition, refractive index, specific gravity, and certification tips for real amber identification.
Quick Controls
This option hides the advanced scientific hardness graph and keeps the interface cleaner for easier gemstone browsing.
Toggle Ranges shows or hides Mohs hardness scale ranges to help users better understand gemstone durability levels.
Show Bubbles displays interactive gemstone bubbles on the hardness chart for easier visualization and comparison.
Select a gemstone or search for one, then click Download PDF to save the gemstone details as a printable PDF using your browser’s print-to-PDF feature.
Yes. Users can search or select a gemstone from the list first, then use the controls to customize the chart view and export details.
Quick Controls help users personalize the gemstone hardness visualizer, improve readability, compare gemstones more easily, and export gemstone information instantly.