Due to the fact that the objects of the EA class to which the artifact was attributed often do not exhibit pronounced anomalous properties, Snares remained for a long time in the sample storage without any attention from the scientists at the Scientific Research Institute 7.\n\nHowever, stalkers with a keen eye immediately noticed the new curiosity and even accidentally discovered the unusual property of the artifact — any object weighing exactly 3.14 grams cannot cross the permanent static field of the artifact, instead turning to ash upon contact. \n\nScientists believe that through the destruction of bonds within such objects, the artifact draws energy which sustains the static field.