The Archaeometric Studies Unit carries out the characterization and identification of stone materials and the elaboration and interpretation of the data in reports, by means of:

• • Macroscopic observation (binocular loupe)
  • Optical microscopy (thin section)
  • Elementary chemical analysis
  • Electronic microscopy
  • X-ray diffraction
  • Cathodoluminescence
  • Isotope analysis

 

 

The Unit proposes an accompanying during every stage of the analytical process, including:

• • Immediate support in the solicitude of the analysis
  • Discussion about the study difficulties
  • Definition of the methodology applied in every case of study
  • Critical synthesis of the results