[__ Science __ ] Soil’s Unique Mineral Fingerprints

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Examining a critical part of the earth’s surface.

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Soil’s Unique Mineral Fingerprints

Examining a critical part of the earth’s surface.

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"Did you know that soil is considered a “fingerprint” in forensic science? Forensic science investigators often identify trace evidence in crime scene work. The unique identifiers in trace evidence are so small they require special magnification to reveal the hidden clues. Soil is one type of trace evidence. God designed the minerals in soil with distinctive characteristics. These characteristics are used along with relative location and geographic region to trace movement. Minerals include hematite, limonite, calcite, dolomite, and gypsum, to name a few.1 The composition of the minerals in varying percentages is what gives soil its color. Soil also provides important minerals for plant growth, as well as the human diet. These include calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, copper, and zinc. Soil also includes air, water, and 4% organic material."