Optical Crystals (WIP)

^^ A non-anomalous crystal-creating set appearing identical to SCP-XXXX-a^^

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: The entity is to be contained between testing in a water-proof and humidity controlled drawer, as even small amounts of liquids can easily damage the components of SCP-XXXX-a. Any instances of SCP-XXXX-b not destroyed during testing should be thoroughly crushed and, if that is not sufficient, incinerated. At least Level 2 Security Clearance is needed to use SCP-XXXX.

Description: SCP-XXXX exists in two anomalous states, as far as tests have shown. The first, SCP-XXXX-a outwardly resembles a children's chemistry set produced by the company █████, designed to allow the user to "grow" crystals by first dissolving an ammonium potassium sulfate powder into hot water, and then having the solid precipitate into crystal form as the water cools. The cardboard box package includes a number of small plastic cups filled with the white grainy powder. In the packaged state, the only anomalous property is that when powder is removed from any of the containers, filled beyond the amount included when first opened, or mixed with foreign substances, and then placed back into the container, it will slowly return to its original state.

When a set of crystals is created from the powder by following the instructions provided within the package, a set of 1-4 cylindrical crystals averaging ten centimeters in length and three centimeters in diameter will be formed. The are formed out of a very fragile substance, and can be easily broken. As soon as one crystal is removed, any others on the same stem crumble until they have completely disintegrated. At this time, the crystal takes on a set of anomalous properties letting it be referred to as SCP-XXXX-b.

When a human being's skin makes contact with SCP-XXXX-b, that subject and their clothing take on a number of properties similar or related to those of light waves, including being able to pass through transparent surbstances and into reflective surfaces. Even if these properties are not obvious, a user of SCP-XXXX-b can be identified by their reflection being invisible. As soon as any damage is done to SCP-XXXX-b, the crystal disintegrate in a similar manner to the others earlier, leaving no traces, and any properties effecting the holder cease to affect them.

The crystals' properties such as density and transparency are different from that of the ammonium potassium sulfate crystals, but all tests to determine the chemical makeup of the crystal has failed, leading only to the accidental destruction of the crystal.

Acquisition Log: SCP-XXXX-a was first found in ██████, Illinois on April █, 19██. There had previously been reports of seemingly impossible burglaries with no traces on doors or windows. After a month of no progress in the criminal case, the suspected culprit, Sean █████, was found severed cleanly in half, with his head, some of his torso, right arm, and left upper arm inside the house of a family on vacation at the time, and his legs, left forearm, and the rest of his torso on their lawn. The Foundation's attention was caught when it was found that the window he seemed to be attempting to climb through at the time was both unbroken and designed specifically not to open. Upon investigation of Mr. █████'s home, SCP-XXXX-a was found hidden in a wall-safe along with $█████ worth of stolen jewelry. SCP-XXXX-a was taken, and amnesiacs were distributed to all non-Foundation persons involved in the criminal investigation.

Test Logs:

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Test A-1

Subject: D-49375, a 56 year old male

Procedure: Subject is instructed to retrieve an instance of SCP-XXXX-b from a previously prepared crystal formation, and attempt to walk through a solid, transparent sheet of glass.

Results: Subject walks through the sheet as if it was not there. The instance of SCP-XXXX-b was destroyed, and the subject, after displaying no further anomalous properties, was terminated.

Notes: Use of SCP-XXXX may result in the user being unimpeded by transparent objects.

Test A-2

Subject: D-8427, a 23 year old female

Procedure: Subject is instructed to retrieve an instance of SCP-XXXX-b and attempt to walk through a translucent sheet of yellow glass.

Results: With some difficulty, the subject walked through the sheet, but upon exiting the other side, appeared slightly transparent, tinted violet, and suffered significant fatigue. An opaque "shadow" was left on the glass in a similar shape as the subject. The subject was instructed to break the instance of SCP-XXXX-b, immediately after which the glass sheet was shattered, and the subject was almost entirely liquified.

Notes: Passage through less transparent substances is also possible with the use of SCP-XXXX-b with slightly more difficulty, but it may result in significant physical trauma for the subject and substance when the effects if SCP-XXXX-b are undone.

Test A-3

Subject: D-9725413, a 32 year old female

Procedure: Subject is instructed to retrieve an instance of SCP-XXXX-b and attempt to walk through an identical sheet of translucent yellow glass as before and, after exiting the other side, attempt to back up through the created "shadow".

Results: After passing through with the same result as the previous test, the subject appeared to successfully pass through the shadowed area a second time, leaving almost no trace of the "shadow", and emerging on the other side seemingly identical to at the start of the test. After following the instruction of breaking the instance of SCP-XXXX-b, a series of cracks appeared on the glass, and a large wound opened running up the subject's arm and around her neack and head, leading to a quick death by blood-loss.

Notes: The effects of passing through a translucent substance seemingly can be at least partially reversed, although completely avoiding the adverse effects seems nearly impossible. Tests involving transparent or translucent substances are suspended until further notice.

Test B-1

Subject: D-5127, a 20 year old male

Procedure: Subject is instructed to retrieve an instance of SCP-XXXX-b and attempt to step through or into a clean mirrored surface.

Results: As soon as the instance of SCP-XXXX-b is retrieved, the subject's reflection in the mirror, along with the reflection of their clothing, immediately became invisible. Any objects that they manipulated would appear to be moving through the air by themselves when viewed in the mirror. The subject proceeded to step through the glass leading into the mirror, which took little effort, and then pass through the reflective surface, appearing to exist only inside the reflection. Subject appeared to be suffering from a lack of friction, having difficulty walking without falling down, and appeared to be unable to apply any force against other objects. Subject eventually made his way to the door of the containment area in an attempt to escape. Supervising researcher Dr. ███ closed the door to prevent the escape and, despite feeling no resistance, the movement of the door crushed the subject fatally and split his body into two parts, also destroying the instance of SCP-XXXX-b.

Notes: It is possible for a user of an instance of SCP-XXXX-b to go "inside" a mirror, but once entered, the user will be unable to interact with any object, or resist the movement of any solid object.

Test B-2

Subject: D-3627, a 31 year old male with military and athletic background

Procedure: Facility-██ is previously equipped with a number of reflective objects and surfaces spread around the building as well as a series of railings for movement. Subject is given a notepad and pen, and instructed to retrieve an instance of SCP-XXXX-b and enter through a large mirrored surface.

Results: After he entered, he was instructed to destroy his instance of SCP-XXXX-b. After doing so, the subject began to move around the facility using the railings. Rather than just being visible through the mirror he entered in, the subject was visible in any reflective surface. After making his way to the second floor, using the notepad to communicate, the subject stated that he was only able to perceive light within the range of reflective surfaces, as if the light originated from the surface. An agent followed the subject with a handheld mirror from thee, observing his progress. After observing several rooms on the second room, the subject Returned to the first floor and attempted to escape through an open door into the surrounding field. Before the agent terminated the subject by closing the door on him, the subject suffered many serious puncture wounds from the grass.

Notes: //This test revealed a number of the properties of a user of SCP-XXXX-b when entering a reflective surface . If the subject is visible from any reflective surface, a containment breach is possible, if unlikely. All further tests involving reflective surfaces are suspended until further notice. //

Test C-1

Subject: D-16274, a 29 year old female

Procedure: Subject instructed to retrieve an instance of SCP-XXXX-b and attempt to walk through a two meter tall glass prism.

Results: With considerable difficulty, subject walks through the prism, appearing to be stretched horizontally as she crosses. Upon exiting the prism, she is approximately one and a half meters wide, transparent, and tinted in a similar manner to a "rainbow", with her left side tinted violet and her right side tinted red. The instance of SCP-XXXX-b was not affected in shape or colour. With her warped hand structure, the subject quickly drops the instance of SCP-XXXX-b, resulting in it immediately breaking and the subject violently [DATA EXPUNGED] resulting in four injuries of nearby researchers and the death of the subject and Agent ████. It is unknown if the subsequent shattering of the prism was an effect similar to that of the tinted glass, or a result of the shock caused in proximity to it.

Notes: Use of prisms in addition to SCP-XXXX-b is unpredictable and dangerous. All testing suspended until further notice due to security and safety risks, and because of the project overseer, Dr. ████████'s, injuries.