Malachite

"" is the fusion of Jasper and Lapis Lazuli, and first appeared in "Jail Break."

Appearance
Malachite is a tall fusion, possessing four legs (which are actually arms, but instead function as legs), and two regular arms. She has four eyes and pointed teeth. Her hair is a light mint green color, and is styled in the shape of a star (the Crystal Gems' symbol), similarly to Lion and Alexandrite, while her skin is light green with dark green stripes, with a pattern similar to Jasper's. She has two torsos joined together like a centaur. Her upper torso and arms are longer and more slender, while her lower torso and lower four limbs are more muscular. The upper half of her outfit is dark green and black, resembling Lapis Lazuli's top at the front, but solid at the back, with no ribbon, while the lower half resembles a one-piece swimsuit, and is mostly black with a green V and yellow diamond symbol at the front resembling Jasper's top. One of her gemstones is located on her nose like Jasper's, the precise location of her other gemstone is unknown, but it is assumed to be located somewhere on her back like Lapis Lazuli's.

Personality
Due to being a fusion, Malachite's personality is a twisted combination of aspects of both Jasper and Lapis' character traits. While little is known about her, it is clear that Malachite shares Jasper's disdain for the Crystal Gems and wished to see them destroyed. However, Lapis' consciousness was shown to be the most dominant as she was able to overpower Jasper's.

Abilities
Malachite can shape-shift, summon a weapon, and retreat to her gemstone(s).

Unique Abilities

 * Hydrokinesis: Malachite possesses Lapis Lazuli's hydrokinesis.

Episode Appearances

 * "Jail Break" (debut/semi-antagonist)

Trivia

 * Malachite has maintained fusion for the second longest period of time, after Garnet, despite remaining fused against Jasper's will.
 * Jasper also makes an attempt to defuse from Malachite.
 * Malachite is the first fusion to have four legs, but in the form of arms.
 * Malachite may be a metaphor of an abusive relationship.
 * Malachite is the first non-Crystal Gem fusion to be revealed.
 * Malachite was sent to the bottom of the ocean by Lapis Lazuli to prevent Jasper from causing further damage.
 * Malachite is the first Gem to not be called by name in the show itself, with her name revealed in the credits.
 * Malachite is similar to Alexandrite, in the fact that she did not have her own personality, as Jasper and Lapis Lazuli immediately began to fight one another. Malachite's voice also came apart when Lapis Lazuli became the dominant personality and dragged down the fusion.
 * She was the first fusion in which the Gems that form her are conflicting.
 * Malachite, so far, has the third smallest amount of screen time in the entire series, after Barbara and Vidalia.
 * Malachite is the third largest fusion so far, right behind Alexandrite and Sugilite.
 * Malachite is the third fusion to be seen fusing on screen.
 * The first being Sugilite, with second being Garnet.
 * Malachite imprisoned may mean that unstable fusions may be able to stay together, if one of the members does not wish to separate.
 * In "Love Letters," it was revealed that the Crystal Gems are searching for Malachite.
 * Malachite is the third fusion to not reveal their weapon.
 * The first was Alexandrite, with the second being Stevonnie.

Gemology
Learn more about the malachite gemstone here


 * Malachite is a gemstone associated with protection, acting against obstacles or dangers and taking risks; which can be a reference to Lapis' behavior after she fused.
 * Malachite is a green copper carbonate mineral.
 * Malachite is a traditional gemstone for the 13th wedding anniversary.
 * Malachite, while submerged underwater, is toxic.
 * Malachite often has distinctive concentric bands in varying shades of green, which make it an interesting gemstone.