Amethyst is a Homeworld Gem, and an original character that appears in Steven Universe.
Appearance[]
Amethyst has an appearance similar to that of other Amethysts, as she is tall and bulky with a purple color scheme. She has lavender skin with two black eyes, a sloped nose, and full lips. Her hair is white and is medium length and messy. Her gemstone is located on her right hip and is light orchid in color.
She wears a standard Homeworld uniform that’s tinted blue with a Blue Diamond insignia on her chest.
Personality[]
Nothing is known about Amethyst’s personality yet.
Abilities[]
Amethyst possesses standard Gem abilities, bubbling, shapeshifting, fusion, regeneration, agelessness, and superhuman strength/durability.
Unique Abilities[]
- Spin Dash: Amethyst can rapidly roll into a ball-like shape to attack enemies.
Gemology[]
- Amethyst is a very popular variety of quartz with the chemical formula SiO2.
- It is also the official birth stone of the month of February.
- It’s a purple color, being transparent with a range of warm to cool tones.
- Amethyst is well known for being a geode, a rock with an inner lining of crystals in a hollowed out space.
- While amethyst is found in many places, it is usually found in countries ranging from Sri Lanka to Brazil to the United States of America.
- It has been used and cherished for hundreds of year, being collected and made into gemstones. Because of its not extreme price it is a suitable stone for many to purchase.
- Like other varieties of quartz, it has a 7 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. This makes amethyst durable enough to be worn for jewelry.
- Using amethyst for crystal healing is said to help with mood and emotional stability. People also believe amethyst can help prevent intoxication from alcohol.
Gemstone[]
| Image | Description |
|---|---|
| Amethyst’s gemstone is located on her right hip, featuring a hexagonal facet. It is a tetrahedron, specifically a truncated hexagonal dipyramid. |
