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The characterization of geological materials envisages, in general, the use of a few analytical techniques targeted to the kind of result to be achieved. The characterization of soils, however, requires a greater number of targeted analysis to obtain suitable information for the comparison of multiple samples, and for the determination of a likely area of provenance. The examination of soils must be carried out following ad hoc analytical procedures which have a logical sequence and that are able to better characterize the samples on the basis of their distinctive elements.
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Di Maggio, R.M. (2017). Forensic Analysis of Soils and Geological Materials. In: Di Maggio, R., Barone, P. (eds) Geoscientists at Crime Scenes. Soil Forensics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-58048-7_4
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