Tag: forensic soil analysis

Soil Mineralogy: Using XRD and SEM for Forensic Trace Evidence

Soil Mineralogy: Using XRD and SEM for Forensic Trace Evidence

Discover how XRD and SEM techniques are used in forensic soil mineralogy to identify crystalline phases and particle textures for trace evidence casework.

Soil Evidence: Composition Analysis and Geographic Origin

Soil Evidence: Composition Analysis and Geographic Origin

Soil evidence can pinpoint geographic origin through mineral, chemical, and biological analysis. Learn how forensic labs use soil composition to link suspects to crime scenes - and why agricultural tests won't cut it.