Amethyst element impurities), and the presence of trace elements, which result in complex crystal lattice substitutions. The hardness of the mineral is the same as quartz, thus it is suitable for use in jewelry. Amethyst occurs in primary hues from a light pinkish violet to a deep purple. Amethyst may exhibit one or both secondary hues, red and blue. The best varieties of amethyst can be found in Siberia, Sri Lanka, Brazil and the far East. The ideal grade is called "Deep Siberian" and has a primary purple hue of around 75–80%, with 15–20% blue and (depending on the light source)
Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld in the magical plane when Shazam picks up Pandora's Box. It was announced on October 6th, 2018 that Amethyst will appear in the new Young Justice comic to be launched in 2019 as one of its new members. Amethyst possesses a host of powers, including flight, spell-casting, energy manipulation, matter transmutation and can tap other sources of magical energy to amplify her own powers. She is powerful enough to engage in battle with the Spectre and survive. In 2012, DC published an "Amethyst" volume of the "Showcase Presents" series. It reprinted the character’s appearances in "The Legion of Super-Heroes" #298,