Crystal Compass

Terms of Use

By using Crystal Compass, you agree to use the website and its tools for general educational purposes.

No professional service

The site does not provide laboratory identification, gemstone appraisal, medical advice, psychological treatment, financial advice, or a guarantee of product authenticity.

Permitted use

You may read, link to, and quote short portions of the site with attribution. Republishing substantial portions, scraping the site to create a competing database, or presenting tool results as certified identifications is not permitted without written permission.

Tool limitations

Results depend on the observations selected by the visitor. Similar-looking minerals, treatments, coatings, glass, and synthetic material can produce misleading matches.

External links

Links to reference databases and other websites are provided for convenience. Crystal Compass does not control their availability or content.

Changes

These terms may be updated as tools and services change. Continued use after an update means the revised terms apply.

Effective: September 2026.