Same type Gems are able to fuse by physical contact. Fusions are usually formed when two or more Gems perform a synchronized dance, though this is only optional, as seen with Smoky Quartz. To fuse, Gems must be in perfect sync mentally, physically, and emotionally. For example, the second time that Garnet and Pearl fused into Sardonyx in ' Cry for Help', she did not know that Pearl had secretly repaired the tower. However, Gems who fuse together do not automatically share their memories with each other. Fusions retain all standard Gem abilities, such as fusing, shapeshifting, bubbling, and even more.Īn example of a stable de-fusion, Rainbow Quartz.Ĭommon memories from the fusing Gems are carried over to the fusion, such as Sardonyx, Sugilite, and Opal knowing who Steven Universe was. A fusion of hatred is inherently unstable. Certain inflicted defects can be carried and spread through fusion, such as corruption.Īs seen with Sugilite and Malachite, certain fusions will cause the loss of individuality between their fusing Gems if fused for long periods of time. However, for Garnet, this was not done it was only the fusion's voice, although it is unknown whether this is intentional. For Malachite and Alexandrite, the Gem in control's voice was layered over the fusion's voice to show control. It is also possible for different Gems to take control of different parts of the fusion, as proven by Lapis Lazuli's control of Malachite's hydrokinesis while Jasper was in control of the body. Malachite, Garnet, and Alexandrite, showed that one component Gem can take control of the fusion. Some dominant features in Gems can occur in their fusions, such as Pearl's nose shape.

The same is presumably true of other Gem types that have only been seen as fusions so far. However, single-Gem Garnets can exist without being fusions, and individual Garnets (like Hessonite, Demantoid, and Pyrope) would look different from the fusion Garnet, as well as Obsidian and Snowflake Obsidian. For instance, the fusion of Ruby and Sapphire is named Garnet. Existing non-fusion type Gems will look different to that of a fused Gem. A fusion of multiple types of Gems is referred to as a Gem type other than those of the components. Fusion will cause the creation of a new Gem however, this does not necessarily mean that this Gem does not already exist. This creates an entirely different entity, as opposed to two minds sharing a single body.

When Gems fuse, their bodies and minds become one. Alexandrite, an example of an unstable de-fusion.

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