Opal

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Opal

Current
Previous
Third
Second
Debut

Nickname(s)

Giant Woman (Steven)
Stone Cold Betty (Amethyst)

Characteristics

Species

Gem

Weapon(s)

Opalescent Recurve Bow

Gender Pronoun

She/Her

Traits

Gemstone

Opal

Gem Type

Fusion

Components

Professional Status

Occupation

Guardian

Personal Status

Status

Inactive

Friends

Crystal Gems

Media

First Appearance

Steven Universe

Music Theme

"Amalgam" (fusion theme)
"Opal"

Voice Actor

Aimee Mann

Opal is the fusion of Amethyst andPearl.

Appearance[]

“	She's an ultra-powerful "Stone Cold Betty", that part's me...and she's, like, kinda tall — that part's Pearl.	”
—Amethyst, "Giant Woman"

Opal has bright-periwinkle skin, and thick, wavy, off-white hair. Her hair extends slightly past her calves, tied back into a rowdy ponytail by a pale salmon band. Extending from off the sides of the ponytail are two small pigtails in the front tied by pale yellow ties and chin-length bangs, which resemble Pearl's. Opal has a lean, toned body with two pairs of slender arms. Her face is thin and rounded, inheriting Pearl's pointed nose and Amethyst's plump lips. She has two gemstones in the same places where Amethyst and Pearl's gemstones are. Opal is very tall, being at least twice as tall as Garnet. Her height is partly due to her constantly being en pointe, meaning constantly on the tip of her toes. Her outfit consists of fuchsia, knee-length leggings with pale-violet cuffs rolled up, and yellow flat boots.

Pre-regeneration (debut)[]

Opal had a pastel teal top with a drape in the front and back that went down to her shins, featuring an accented star at the base. The way she wore these drapes were similar to Amethyst.

Post-regeneration[]

As seen in "The Return", Opal had undergone some changes. She had a sash around her waist and an added neckline to her top. Her appearance changed in accordance with Pearl's regeneration in "Steven the Sword Fighter". However, since she appeared in white and green-tinted light, the colors of her clothing are yet to be confirmed. They are assumed to be the same, with slight differences.

Third regeneration[]

As seen in "Log Date 7 15 2", Opal has undergone another change due to Amethyst's regeneration in "Reformed". The sash around her waist was replaced with a yellow waist base and light green design with straps overlapping the yellow part. Her neckline has also become a singular dark green color.

Fourth regeneration (previous)[]

As seen in "Together Alone", Opal has undergone yet another change due to Amethyst's regeneration in "Crack the Whip". Her top is ripped and exposes her waist. Her leggings are now shin-length and more orchid, and her eyes are a sort of fuschia (instead of her previous sea foam colored eyes).

Current regeneration[]

As seen in Steven Universe: The Movie, Opal has once more undergone changes due to both Amethyst and Pearl's regenerations in "Change Your Mind". Her top is no longer ripped, colored light green, strapless, and portraits a pale green star-shaped pattern on her waist with a tiny triangle matching the color of the drape.

Personality[]

“	Opal is an amalgam of our combined magical and physical attributes fused into a single entity.	”
—Pearl, "Giant Woman"

Amethyst and Pearl are extremely powerful when they are willing to work together in the form of Opal. Amethyst's ability to live in the moment along with Pearl's obsessive single-mindedness results in a stable fusion. Opal achieves peace in that balance that Amethyst and Pearl rarely experience on their own. At times, Opal is so calm and at peace that it causes her to forget the task at hand (for example, forgetting to retrieve the Heaven Beetle after rescuing Steven). In addition, according to the book "Guide To The Crystal Gems", Opal is very forgetful.

The balance that holds Opal together is, by far, the thinnest of all the other known fusions. The ease with which Opal can separate is very different from that of Garnet, who is almost impossible to unfuse except under extreme emotion, or if by force (Ruby and Sapphire can willingly separate anytime they wish). If Pearl and Amethyst have conflicting views while fused, this can cause Opal to revert to her constituent Gems; the slightest dissonance between the two poses a danger of involuntary defusion.^[1]

Opal's personality is theorized to be a combination of Amethyst's power, along with Pearl's grace and decisive determination. She appears to be more open to Steven's desire to have fun and play, as she sang part of his song back to him. This is a trait that can be traced back to Amethyst.

In "Fusion", Opal shows both Pearl and Amethyst's personalities by posing with elegant and silly poses.

Abilities[]

Opal possesses standard Gem abilities, bubbling, shapeshifting, fusion, regeneration, agelessness, and superhuman strength/durability.

Fusions[]

When fused with Ice, they form Celestine.
When fused with Ice and Rose Quartz, they form Spurrite.
When fused with Ice and Steven Universe, they form Spurrite.
When fused with Ice and Ruby, they form Scheelite.
When fused with Ice and Lapis Lazuli, they form Blue Abalone.
When fused with Ruby and Sapphire, they form Alexandrite.
When fused with Ruby, Sapphire and Rose Quartz, they form Obsidian (formerly Mystic Quartz).
When fused with Ruby, Sapphire and Steven Universe, they form Obsidian.
When fused with Ruby, Sapphire, and Ice, they form Rainbow Fluorite (formerly Parisite).
When fused with Ruby, Sapphire, Ice, and Peridot, they form Galaxite.
When fused with Ruby, Sapphire, Ice, and Heliodor, they form Titanite.
When fused with Ruby, Sapphire, Ice, and Rose Quartz, they form Gaia Stone (formerly Blue Aura Quartz).
When fused with Ruby, Sapphire, Ice, and Steven Universe, they form Gaia Stone.
When fused with Ruby, Sapphire, Jasper and Lapis Lazuli, they form Botallackite.
When fused with Ruby, Sapphire, Ice, Jasper, Lapis Lazuli, Rose Quartz and Peridot, they form Neptunite.
When fused with Ruby, Sapphire, Bismuth, Jasper, Lapis Lazuli, Rose Quartz and Peridot, they form Rainbow Obsidian.
When fused with Yellow Pearl, Blue Pearl, Pink Pearl, Amethyst (8XJ), Amethyst (8XG), and Amethyst (cheek gem), they form Opal.
When fused with Ruby, Sapphire, Ice, Jasper, Lapis Lazuli, Rose Quartz, Peridot, Coral, and Chrome Diopside, they form Champagne Aura Quartz.
When fused with Ruby, Sapphire, Ice, Jasper, Lapis Lazuli, Rose Quartz, Peridot, Marshallsussmanite, and Emerald, they form Cadmoindite.

Skillset[]

Archery Proficiency: Opal's weapon is an opalescent longbow that fires arrows made of light-based energy. The bow is roughly as tall as Opal herself. She fuses both of her fusees weapons together to form her bow. Pearl's spear makes up the limbs of the bow while the lash of Amethyst's whip becomes the string. Her arrows are summoned when the bow is drawn back, currently, she has 2 types of arrows.
Gem Bubbling Arrows: These arrows form an alarm which can cause a large explosion which emits a bright light on impact, as well as bearing a striking resemblance to the energy blasts that Pearl's spear is capable of. Gems that are pierced by these arrows have their gemstone(s) automatically bubbled and teleported to the Burning Room.
Multi-Shot Arrows: These arrows also have the ability to split into multiple, smaller arrows that can attack multiple targets simultaneously.

Gemology[]

Gemstone Information

Opal is a hydrated amorphous form of silica; its water content may range from 3 to 21% by weight but is usually between 6 and 10%.
- Because of its amorphous character, it is classed as a mineraloid, unlike the other crystalline forms of silica, which are classed as minerals.
- It is deposited at a relatively low temperature and may occur in the fissures of almost any kind of rock, being most commonly found with limonite, sandstone, rhyolite, marl, and basalt.
Opal can occur in many colors, including white, colorless, pale yellow, pale red, gray, brown and black.
- Diffraction can cause flashes of any color of the rainbow which can be seen in Opal's color play.
- Yellow, blue and green are most common, whereas violet, red and orange are the rarest colors seen through play of color.
'Opalescence' should technically only be used to describe the optical effects seen in common opal.
- The name opal was probably derived from Sanskrit "upala", meaning "valuable stone" or from the Greek word "opallus" which means to see a change in color.
- 'Opalescence' is caused by the reflection of light and appears as a sheen of light, typically milky-bluish in color.
- Precious opal is known for its remarkable ability to diffract light, which results in rainbow-like colors that change with the angle of observation - known as 'play of color'.
Opal is said to stimulate originality and creativity, and to provide with spontaneity and flippancy, but also to promote inconstancy.
- It is thought that it can pick up the thoughts and feelings of people and amplify emotions.
Opal is a birthstone for those who are born in October.
- Opal is the national gemstone of Australia.
- As for the zodiac, it is regarded as the stone for Libra.
Opal is unique as it has the ability to fossilize, unlike other gemstones.

Gemstones[]

Image	Description
	Pearl's gemstone is located in the center of her forehead. It is a smooth ellipsoid with no facets.
	Amethyst's gemstone is located on her chest, featuring a hexagonal facet. It is a tetradecahedron, specifically a truncated hexagonal dipyramid.