Tag: forensic soil analysis
Soil Mineralogy: Using XRD and SEM for Forensic Trace Evidence
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 27 2026
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
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Mar 10 2026
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.