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I believe it depends on how powerful one of the component gems are. Lapis is probably the strongest gem in the show, possibly surpassing Jasper (who was defeated by Garnet, who Lapis almost defeated), so maybe Lapis wouldn't LET them defuse, no matter how much Jasper wanted to. Opal is different, as Pearl and Amethyst are pretty similar ,strength-wise.