Gemsona - Blog Posts
My gemsona - Triphane
(based by spodumene)
I really like to make new characters
Here's Fluorite and Pyrite
Happy new year, dudes 😘✌️
Here are my main ocs for which I am responsible in one ask
Ceylonite and Yellow Spinel
Many years later, when Purple Zircon colony falls into disrepair, all that will remain after it are ruins
The resources have long been mined, and all the workers are distributed throughout the empire
And only Pink Zircon occasionally returns here again and again, indulging in memories
He had been wishing Purple Zircon dead for so long, and now... Now he's just sorry
About everything
( Много лет спустя, когда колония Фиолетового Циркона придет в запустение, всё что останется после неё - руины
Ресурсы давно добыты, а все рабочие - распределены по всей империи
И только Розовый Циркон снова и снова изредка возвращается сюда, предаваясь воспоминаниям
Он столько времени желал Циркону смерти, а сейчас... Сейчас он просто сожалеет
Обо всём)
This is a Google translator, dudes
I hope the text is clear
I have a big story with a lot of characters, and I will reveal them piece by piece.
Ship Gem Gender: Female Pronouns: No preference Height: 4'6″ Weapon: Electric/Lightning Blast Gem Type: Rainbow Tourmaline Likes: She likes being outside, trying new things, animals, disobeying orders, being awake, and seeing what she can store in her gem. Dislikes: She is not a fan of confined spaces, industrial/mechanical places or things (especially gem technology), space travel, and she’s wary of most other gems. Hobbies: Ship Gem is notorious for wandering away, “adventuring.” This usually means she disappears for days or weeks, only to come back half broken or with a wild animal. She tries to persuade them to stay every time, but they never do. Talents/Skills: Unlimited storage in her gem Relationships: None Personality: Ship Gem treats caution like a frivolous accessory to life. Gems of her status rarely get to do much of anything, and she intends to use her opportunity to the fullest. She can come across as innocent and simple, and more annoyingly curious than a cat. But she’s a rough-cut gem, built for power, and anyone who underestimates her finds that simple doesn’t mean basic. Fusion Preference: No preference
An alternative gem naming system
If you’re watched Steven Universe, you’ve probably seen fan explanations about the Facet & Cut system. The system is okay, however I feel like it lacks potential somewhat. I therefore give you my alternate naming system for your gemsonas.
The structure of the system follows this pattern:
Carat
The carat section of the name shows the quality, colour and rank of the gemstone. The notation goes:
Q6-CB-R3
The Q notation represents the quality of the gem, on a scale of 1 to 10. This gem would be about average in terms of strength and other abilities.
The C notation represents the hue of the gem. This gem would be slightly towards the blue side of the spectrum. There can also be other spectrum changes, including R (red), P (pale), and I (rich). The pale term doesn’t reflect a defect in this case. For gems that can be any or many colors, other terms can be used.
The R notation indicates the gem's place in society. This is different from the caste system. The options include:
1 - Builders
2 - Warriors/Soldiers
3 - Servants
4 - Entetainers
5 - Technicians
6 - Supervisors
7 - Colonisers
8 - Scientists
9 - Administration
10 - Pilots
This gem would be some sort of servant, perhaps a Pearl.
Cut
This may sound the same as the canonical version, but my formula is somewhat different. It reads:
SCabochon-O GPearl
It can be broken down relatively easily:
The S notation indicates the shape and cut of the gemstone. The first term can either be Cabochon or Cut. The second term represents the overall shape. The example is interpreted as a oval Cabochon. If the first term is cut, however, the name is written.
You can use this method without credit, but feel free to credit anyway.
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Requirements for a perfect gem
How to make Jasper, basically.
The mixture of essence must be 100% balcanced and pure.
The surrounding rock must have an unusually high mineral and nutrient content.
NO impurities, either damaging impurities or trace minerals can be present.
The incubation must be unusually hot. I gathered this from the glass around Jasper's emerging hole, where her emergence may have melted the sandstone around her.
The injection surface must be 100% smooth.
I made the criteria deliberately difficult to show just how rare a perfect specimen of a gem is. That’s why Jasper is much higher in the Caste system than you would expect of an ordinaru quartz.
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Why Snowflake Obsidian will probably be a main/recurring character
Earlier this year, a member of the @stevencrewniverse accidentally leaked a turnaround/model sheet of Snowflake obsidian. From what I have seen, it seems likely that they will feature critically in the upcoming season of Steven Universe. Here is a list of reasons why:
An official model sheet. This may not seem like much, as even background characters have model sheets, but it was published on a blog with other important character's model sheets ( I.e. Holly blue's, emerald's).
Numerous appearances. Snowflake appears in Change Your Mind, but also features in Steven Universe: the Movie. She has been close on the camera angle both times.
Proximity to Bismuth. She is one of bismuth's friends, and as such we should at least see some interaction between the two.
Anyway, I could be wrong but I think it is probably an interesting thing to consider.
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Gem Formation Theory
I have come up with a possible theory as to how gem formation works. A basic formula for it is:
Mix of diamond esssence + Appropriate rock + Trace minerals = Gem!
For example: amythests are a purple colour, so a pink and blue diamond essence mixture is injected. They are a type of quartz, so a Silicon Dioxide based rock, such as granite, should be used. Ta da! An amythest!
Organic gems can be created using the same basic process, with a few alterations. Ambers use the same process, but instead of rock, they are injected into trees.
Pearls, specifically, are made not using diamond essence, but narce essence. Narces are the only gems other than the diamonds capable of producing essence that will create gems. The essence is then injected into a specially dug hole in an underwater kindergarten. Ta da! A Pearl!
Finally, trace elements. They are used to change the features of a gem. An example is Amythest 8XJ, whose iron deposits near her injection site caused her curly hair.
I hope this theory is helpful!
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