Quartz

The  is an artifact found in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Lost Alpha.

"Apart from being shiny and pretty, it negates radiation through some unknown process."

- Inventory description

"Born in the 'Burner' anomaly. This artifact is formed in anomalous zones with intense thermal activity. Actively consumes excessive heat, remaining cool to the touch throughout. Emits radiation."

- Inventory description

Overview

 * v1.30013 - 1.4005:


 * Not yet found in the wild.
 * Occasionally found when looting dead NPCs.


 * v1.4007:


 * Spawned by the Burner anomaly.
 * Becomes a "burn" artifact, but of low order.

Trivia

 * The world model for this artifact is that of the revised crystal that appeared for subsequent canon games (Clear Sky and Call of Pripyat)