Scarlet Crystal, referred to by Cult of the Scarlet Marker members as Scarlet Shards, is a mineral substance discovered in February 2012, following scientific research into the Uluru Incident in Australia. The substances later retrieved and tested chemically were noted to be made up of a variety of Earth elements including Iron, Carbon, Hydrogen, Actinium, Oxygen, Silicon, Gadolinium and Nitrogen. The "shards", named for their crystalline glassy form, are of a reddish color. Under ultraviolet light, it produces a blue florescent glow. The scarlet crystal is also notably radioactive, with a level of radioactivity equivalent of radiation effects given off by typical cell phones, laser pointers and microwave appliances. The shards are also notable for their ability to enhance and transmit ele