Boulder Opal

Boulder Opal is the hypothetical fusion of Basalt and Peacock Pearl. If they existed, they would be a Remade Gem.

## Appearance

Boulder Opal would be slightly taller than the canon Opal, with hourglass curves, a round head, two massive arms, and two smaller arms coming out of their waist. Most of their skin would be blue, but the skin on their waist would be pale bluish-green, and they'd have splotches of green on their legs; in addition, they'd also have Basalt's scarlike cracks, including a diamond-shaped chip on their forehead. Their face would have two navy blue eyes with no pupils, indigo hair in a pixie cut, a pointed nose, and no lips. Their Gemstones would be on their chest and larger right hand.

Boulder Opal would wear a deep blue tube top underneath a brown jacket with a short train. They would also wear simple brown shoes and dark brown pants that are ripped, showing the skin underneath.

## Personality

Despite their components' differences, Boulder Opal would be a stable fusion. They would have Peacock Pearl's confidence, Basalt's informal demeanor, and the friendliness of both components. They would joke around, speak in slang, and even pull the occasional benign prank.

While normally friendly, Boulder Opal would explode when angered. Their desire for honesty shared by both their components would combine in them to cause Boulder Opal to obsess over honesty and the truth. If they discovered that they, or someone close to them, was being lied to, they would be livid and attack the liar or liars.

## Abilities

Boulder Opal would have standard Gem abilities.

### Skillset

* **Bladed Club Proficiency:** Boulder Opal's Gem weapon would be a bladed club, a combination of Basalt's club and Peacock Pearl's rapier.
* **Acrobatics:** An ability received from both Gems, Boulder Opal would be incredibly acrobatic despite their cumbersome build.
* **Disproportionate Strength:** Boulder Opal would be strong even for their size, an ability not only received from Basalt, but also from just being a fusion.

### Unique Abilities

* **Aerokinesis:** An ability inherited from Peacock Pearl, Boulder Opal would be able to manipulate the air around them.
* **"Gempathy":** Boulder Opal would inherit Basalt's "Gempathy" and all the abilities that come with it; however, it would be slightly diluted by being in a fusion.

## Trivia

* Boulder Opal's fusion dance is called "Embedded," a reference to the fact real-life boulder opal is generally precious opal **embedded** into rock.
	+ Coincidentally, though not common, boulder opal can be found in basalt.
* Boulder Opal is currently a hypothetical fusion, but it is very possible that the two would fuse under the right circumstances.
* Boulder Opal was originally planned to be called Jet; however, this was changed to reference Pearl fusions tending to be colorful gemstones in canon, as well as Basalt being based off of a rock.
* Boulder Opal was designed in January 2020 in honor of Gemsona-HQ's first ever Monthly Gem Challenge, on January 2017, and out of doubt that an interesting Monthly Gem Challenge would be given that month.

## Gemology

Gemstone Information

* Boulder opal is a trade name for rock that contains thin seams or patches of precious opal. It is common for opal to appear in rock, but boulder opal contains too little opal to cut into a piece of solid opal, but are often considered too beautiful to not utilize.
	+ Boulder opal jewelry can consist of an opal front and stone backing, or of a natural stone with visible patches or seams of precious opal.
	+ Boulder opal is sometimes called matrix opal, but it should be noted that this is a misnomer. Both consist of opal embedded in rock, but in matrix opal, the opal is dispersed more evenly (instead of appearing in patches).
* Boulder opal can be found in many parts of the world, but Australian boulder opal, which is most commonly found in brown ironstone, is the most well-known.
	+ Mexican boulder opal is also fairly well-known; they are generally formed in rhyolite, and are known as cantera opal.
* Despite not being "pure" opal, boulder opal can be just as valuable, if not more, than solid opal. It is usable as jewelry, a collector's piece, or, for those that believe in such, a healing crystal.
* Opal in general is a traditional birthstone for October and is associated with the zodiacal sign Cancer. It is also given to celebrate the 14th year of marriage.
* Metaphysically, opal is believed to be a stone of self-reflection and self-enlightenment.
	+ Boulder opal in particular is believed to be an empowering, purifying, and uplifting stone.