Chameleon Diamond

Chameleon Diamond is an artificial Diamond that lives on Mars, acting as the formal leader of the Remade Gems. Despite attracting an impressive following, very few Gems have seen her, and most of Mars' Gems believe she doesn't actually exist. Due to complications during her creation, she is technically a fusion; her components are Alexandrite and Zultanite.

## Appearance

Virtually nothing is known about Chameleon Diamond's appearance yet.

## Personality

According to Peacock Pearl, Chameleon Diamond is open-minded and caring, but "too serious for her own good." Chameleon Diamond seems to have an interest in Earth, though her reasons are unknown.

## History

When Chrysolite started the creation of Chameleon Diamond, she intended to create a godlike "Rainbow Diamond" that would overtake the Diamond Authority and rule supreme. However, the experiment was terminated far too early, creating Chameleon Diamond instead.

Needless to say, Chameleon Diamond had neither the power nor the ambition to conquer Homeworld, but nonetheless became a matriarch for the other Gems that Chrysolite had experimented on. After arriving on Mars, Chameleon Diamond has done just enough to make her presence known, but has only barely been seen due to her unusual nature.

## Abilities

Chameleon Diamond presumably has standard Gem abilities. As a Diamond, it can also be assumed she is significantly more powerful than the average Gem.

### Skillset

* **Keen Intellect:** Chameleon Diamond seems to display a sharp mind.

### Unique Abilities

* **Gem Creation:** As a Diamond, Chameleon Diamond can presumably create functional Gems.
* **Diamond Dyeing:** Chameleon Diamond can dye Gems, changing their composition permanently. While this is an ability common across all Gems of her type, Chameleon is the only Diamond known to do this consciously. It is unknown what the exact limits of this ability are for her.

### Spectrum Abilities

Chameleon Diamond's abilities change depending on her current base color. She can change between her primary colors (green and orange) subconsciously or even instinctively, but any other colors require some level of concentration to maintain.

* **Terrakinesis (Orange):** When she is orange, Chameleon Diamond can manipulate stones and earth, similar to how a Lapis Lazuli can manipulate water.
* **Photokinesis (Yellow):** When she is yellow, Chameleon Diamond can alter light around her, including the hard light that Gems are composed of.
	+ **Form Manipulation (Yellow):** Using her photokinesis, Chameleon Diamond can change the physical forms of herself and other Gems. The process causes no ill effects for the target, but only lasts as long as Chameleon can maintain a yellow color.
* **Limited Healing (Pink):** When she is pink, Chameleon Diamond can repair cracked Gemstones. However, this can also dye the Gem a redder hue than before and leave scars, as shown with Mojave Turquoise.

### Weaknesses

**Instability:** Chameleon Diamond is a particularly unstable fusion, prone to falling apart at the slightest provocation. The reason for this is unknown, as her components refuse to discuss it and simply opt to remain unfused most of the time.

## Relationships

### Alexandrite and Zultanite

Despite her components getting along, Chameleon Diamond is very unstable, with Alexandrite and Zultanite refusing to discuss the issue.

### The Diamond Authority

None of the true Diamonds know about Chameleon Diamond's existence. However, some Gems fallaciously believe she is a member of the Authority.

## Trivia

* Chameleon Diamond's followers tend to wear green diamonds on their outfits to distinguish themselves as such.
* Chameleon Diamond was originally "Green Diamond," but was changed to a Chameleon Diamond to reflect her complete independence from the color-coded Diamond Authority.
* Chameleon Diamond is one of several Mars AU Gems associated with a Major Arcana tarot card; specifically, "The Emperor."
	+ This is due to her Gem type, as well as her potential to unite Mars under one banner.
* If Chameleon Diamond fused with Peacock Pearl, they would form a Kiwi Aura Quartz.

## Gemology

Gemstone Information

* Chameleon diamonds are a rare variety of fancy diamonds that are famous for their ability to temporarily change colors under certain conditions. The difference in colors can range from subtle to spectacular.
	+ Different chameleon diamonds can change color when exposed to UV light, left in darkness for long periods of time and then removed, or exposed to extreme heat (150-300 degrees Celsius).
	+ Most chameleon diamonds are typically green and change to a yellow color. While other colors of chameleon diamond have been documented, these variants are extremely rare even compared to "traditional" chameleon diamond.
* The reason behind the color change exhibited by chameleon diamonds isn't known, outside of it being related to impurities within the diamond. However, chameleon diamonds are noted to have high concentrations of hydrogen, along with some nitrogen and nickel; reactions among these molecules might be the source of their unique property.
* Possibly the most famous chameleon diamond is the 31.32-carat oval-cut Chopard Chameleon Diamond.
* Because of its rarity and unique properties, chameleon diamond is more often considered a collector's stone than a jewelry piece or healing crystal.

* Diamond is a mineral composed entirely of carbon, famous for its beauty in crystalline form and for being the hardest known natural substance (10 on the Mohs hardness scale).
	+ Pure diamond is clear; colored "fancy" diamonds get their hue from various impurities. The most common impurities come from nitrogen, which gives the crystals a yellow tint.

* Because of their value as a gemstone, the inflated price of natural diamonds, and various ethical concerns related to diamond mining, synthetic diamonds are becoming increasingly commonplace in jewelry.

* Diamond is the traditional birthstone of April.
* Diamonds were historically considered to be the "king of gems," with pearls being their "queen."
* Diamonds, especially of the clear variety, are a symbol of purity and fidelity, as well as reconciliation in marriage. Diamonds of all colors are associated with the crown chakra.
	+ As they are more often considered a collector's item than a healing crystal, chameleon diamonds have no unique metaphysical properties associated with them. However, as they are often green by default, they tend to be associated with youthful vigor and prosperity.

## Gallery

Chameleon Diamond's original mural, as Green Diamond