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What is glass mainly composed of?

  • Potassium nitrate (KNO3)
  • Calcium carbonate (CaCO3)
  • Sodium chloride (NaCl)
  • Silicon dioxide (SiO2) (correct)

    • What is the state of glass in terms of its atomic arrangement?

  • Atoms irregularly spaced and randomly oriented (correct)
  • Atoms organized in a hexagonal structure
  • Atoms in a uniform array in crystal lattice
  • Atoms arranged in a repeating pattern

    • What is the source material for the manufacture of glass?

  • Coal
  • Iron ore
  • Limestone
  • Common sand (correct)

    • What is the state of glass in terms of its physical properties?

    <p>Non-crystalline super-cooled liquid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Mohs Scale of Hardness in soil analysis?

    <p>To compare known and questioned sample hardness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the forensic value of soil higher when some variation occurs every 10 - 100 yards at a crime scene?

    <p>It provides more comparison points and frequency of occurrence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is hardness not often forensically useful for most glass?

    <p>Glass falls within a narrow range of hardness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical properties are typically used for forensic analysis of soil?

    <p>Particle size distribution and mineral content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the distinct chemical compositions of soda lime glass?

    <p>Silicon dioxide, sodium carbonate, and calcium oxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of glass contains lead oxide and sparkles due to its high refractive index?

    <p>Lead crystal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process is used to prepare borosilicate glass like Pyrex?

    <p>'Float process' over a layer of molten tin metal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to tempered glass when it breaks?

    <p>It fractures into small cube-like pieces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is tempered glass suitable for auto safety glass?

    <p>It fractures into small cube-like pieces when broken</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is glass relevant as forensic evidence?

    <p>It can be easily broken and its particles can adhere to clothing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fractures does tempered glass form upon fracturing?

    <p>Conchoidal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method is used for refractive index determination in glass analysis?

    <p>Oil immersion/temperature variation method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus for differentiating mechanical and thermal fractures in sheet glass?

    <p>Fracture pattern analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of particles can be found in soil composition?

    <p>Organics, inorganics, and artificial materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical properties are considered for glass analysis?

    <p>Density, absorption, fluorescence, and refractive index</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method is used by geologists to determine the possible location of a crime using soil evidence?

    <p>Analysis of natural and man-made particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended radius for collecting control samples around a soil evidence scene?

    <p>100-yard radius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus for the forensic examination of soil evidence?

    <p>Determination of natural and man-made particles in the soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of materials are compared during the forensic analysis of glass evidence?

    <p>Glass samples from the crime scene and suspected sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Glass is mainly composed of silicon dioxide (SiO2).

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Obsidian is a naturally occurring type of glass.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pumice is a type of volcanic glass.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Glass can be classified as a non-crystalline super-cooled liquid.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Mohs Scale of Hardness is primarily used for analyzing the chemical composition of soil?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The forensic value of soil is higher when it is indistinguishable for miles around a crime scene?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The particle size distribution in soil is determined using the Density-Gradient Tube Technique?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The number of comparison points and their frequency of occurrence are not factors considered in judging the commonality of origin of soil evidence?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tempered glass forms cube-shaped pieces upon fracturing

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Soil composition includes only organics and inorganics

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Measurement of physical properties is more helpful than chemical analysis for glass composition differences

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Refractive index determination in glass analysis can be done using the oil immersion/temperature variation method

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Soil evidence collection involves control samples within a 100-yard radius of the scene

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Forensic examination of soil evidence includes analysis of only natural particles

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Geologists cannot use soil evidence to determine the possible location of a crime if the crime scene is unknown

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Glass and soil evidence can be differentiated based on chemical analysis alone

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The forensic analysis of glass involves only nonoptical physical properties

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Glass evidence analysis does not involve the comparison of known and unknown adhering materials

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Forensic analysis of soil evidence primarily focuses on the measurement of physical properties

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Glass and soil evidence can be differentiated based on their optical properties alone

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Glass can only be classified based on its chemical composition, and not on the manufacturing process

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lead crystal contains lead oxide and sparkles due to its high refractive index

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Borosilicate glass, like Pyrex, is prepared using the 'float process' over a layer of molten tin metal

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tempered glass fractures into large, jagged pieces when it breaks, making it unsuitable for auto safety glass

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Small glass particles cannot be transferred and adhere to clothing, making glass irrelevant as forensic evidence

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The forensic scientist cannot approach individualization of glass evidence due to the range of compositions and the relevance of inter- and intra-batch variation

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Precautions should not be taken to maintain the integrity of the edges during the collection of glass evidence

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reconstruction from glass fracture patterns does not involve identifying radial fractures, tangential (concentric) fractures, rib marks, and hackle marks

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Increasing force against a pane of glass does not result in radial and tangential fractures

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rib marks on glass fracture surfaces do not provide valuable information about the force and direction of impact

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Increasing force against a pane of glass results in the surface opposite the point of contact being under compression

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hackle marks on glass fracture surfaces are small marks perpendicular to the rib marks, contributing to reconstruction efforts

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following with their descriptions:

    <p>Obsidian = Naturally occurring dark glass Glass = Non-crystalline super-cooled liquid Quartz = Pure form of silicon dioxide (SiO2) Pumice = Naturally occurring porous weak glass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following with their sources:

    <p>Glass = Common sand Pumice = Volcanic Obsidian = Volcanic Quartz = Naturally occurring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following with their atomic arrangements:

    <p>Glass = Irregularly spaced and randomly oriented atoms Quartz = Atoms in a uniform array in a crystal lattice Pumice = Atoms in a uniform array in a crystal lattice Obsidian = Irregularly spaced and randomly oriented atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following with their forensic relevance:

    <p>Glass = Common in burglaries Soil Analysis = Grouped together with glass analysis for similar techniques Obsidian = Relevant as forensic evidence Pumice = Relevant as forensic evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following forensic analysis techniques with their respective applications:

    <p>Reconstruction of bullet holes in glass pane through fracture patterns = Glass evidence analysis Differentiating mechanical and thermal fractures in sheet glass = Glass evidence analysis Comparison of known and unknown adhering materials like paint and putty = Glass evidence analysis Measurement of physical properties more helpful than chemical analysis for composition differences = Glass evidence analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following properties with their usage in glass analysis:

    <p>Optical and nonoptical physical properties = Density, absorption, fluorescence, refractive index Refractive index determination using oil immersion/temperature variation method = Refractive index determination in glass analysis Tempered glass forms small cube-shaped pieces upon fracturing = Physical properties of tempered glass Rib marks, hackle marks, radial fractures, and tangential fractures = Identification in glass fracture pattern reconstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components with their presence in soil composition:

    <p>Organics, inorganics, and artificial materials = Soil composition Natural and man-made particles = Forensic examination of soil evidence Collection of soil evidence involves visual inspection and control samples within a 100-yard radius of the scene = Soil evidence collection Complex mixture of diverse particles on or near the earth's surface = Soil as evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following properties with their relevance to soil analysis:

    <p>Mohs Scale of Hardness = Suitable for mineral analysis Particle Size Distribution = Determining soil composition Evidential Value of Soil = Depends on variation at a crime scene Density-Gradient Tube Technique = Used for measuring particle size distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following statements with their relevance to forensic analysis of glass:

    <p>Nonoptical Physical Properties = Considered during glass evidence analysis Rib marks on glass fracture surfaces = Provide valuable information about the force and direction of impact Reconstruction from glass fracture patterns = Involves identifying radial fractures, tangential (concentric) fractures, rib marks, and hackle marks Hackle marks on glass fracture surfaces = Small marks perpendicular to the rib marks, contributing to reconstruction efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following materials with their relevance to forensic analysis of glass:

    <p>Tempered glass = Fractures into large, jagged pieces Borosilicate glass (e.g. Pyrex) = Prepared using the 'float process' over a layer of molten tin metal Lead crystal = Contains lead oxide and sparkles due to its high refractive index Obsidian = A naturally occurring type of glass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following statements with their relevance to soil evidence collection and analysis:

    <p>Number of comparison points and their frequency of occurrence = Considered in judging commonality of origin Variation in soil at a crime scene = Determines the evidential value of soil Control samples within a 100-yard radius = Involved in soil evidence collection Geological measurement scale = Used for characterizing mineral content and grain size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the type of glass with its distinct chemical composition:

    <p>Soda lime glass = Made from silicon dioxide, sodium carbonate, and calcium oxide Lead crystal = Contains lead oxide and sparkles due to its high refractive index Borosilicate glass = Resistant to thermal shock and prepared using the 'float process' over a layer of molten tin metal Tempered glass = Heat-treated to increase strength and fractures into small cube-like pieces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the type of glass with its specific production technique:

    <p>Sheet glass = Manufactured using a specific production technique Plate glass = Manufactured using a specific production technique Tempered glass = Manufactured using a specific production technique Borosilicate glass = Manufactured using the 'float process' over a layer of molten tin metal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the glass classification with its relevant properties:

    <p>Soda lime glass = Relevant as forensic evidence due to its ease of breakage and transfer of small particles Lead crystal = Contains lead oxide and sparkles due to its high refractive index Borosilicate glass = Resistant to thermal shock and very smooth surfaces due to manufacturing process Tempered glass = Fractures into small cube-like pieces, suitable for auto safety glass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the glass fracture pattern with its description:

    <p>Radial fractures = Indicate force and direction of impact on glass surfaces Tangential (concentric) fractures = Provide valuable information about force and direction of impact on glass surfaces Rib marks = Curved lines indicating crack propagation direction on glass fracture surfaces Hackle marks = Small marks perpendicular to rib marks, contributing to reconstruction efforts on glass fracture surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Forensic Analysis of Glass and Soil Evidence

    • Reconstruction of bullet holes in glass pane through fracture patterns
    • Tempered glass forms small cube-shaped pieces upon fracturing
    • Differentiating mechanical and thermal fractures in sheet glass
    • Comparison of known and unknown adhering materials like paint and putty
    • Measurement of physical properties more helpful than chemical analysis for composition differences
    • Optical and nonoptical physical properties for glass analysis including density, absorption, fluorescence, and refractive index
    • Refractive index determination using oil immersion/temperature variation method
    • Soil as evidence: complex mixture of diverse particles on or near the earth's surface
    • Soil composition includes organics, inorganics, and artificial materials
    • Collection of soil evidence involves visual inspection and control samples within a 100-yard radius of the scene
    • Forensic examination of soil evidence includes analysis of natural and man-made particles
    • Geologists can use soil evidence to determine the possible location of a crime if the crime scene is unknown

    Types and Examination of Glass Evidence

    • Different types of glass include soda lime glass, lead crystal, and borosilicate glass, each with distinct chemical compositions and properties.
    • Soda lime glass is made from silicon dioxide, sodium carbonate, and calcium oxide, while lead crystal contains lead oxide and sparkles due to its high refractive index.
    • Glass can also be classified based on the manufacturing process, such as sheet glass, plate glass, and tempered glass, each with specific production techniques and properties.
    • Borosilicate glass, like Pyrex, is resistant to thermal shock and is prepared using the 'float process' over a layer of molten tin metal, resulting in very smooth surfaces.
    • Tempered glass is heat-treated to increase strength, and when it breaks, it fractures into small cube-like pieces, making it suitable for auto safety glass.
    • Glass is frequently encountered and easily broken, and small glass particles can be transferred and adhere to clothing, making it relevant as forensic evidence.
    • The forensic scientist can approach individualization of glass evidence due to the range of compositions and the relevance of inter- and intra-batch variation.
    • During the collection of glass evidence, precautions should be taken to maintain the integrity of the edges, and details of the broken glass need to be fully documented before collection.
    • Individualization of glass involves characterizing the samples, reconstructing or comparing questioned and known glass in a jigsaw fit, and examining 3-dimensional surfaces for matching marks.
    • Reconstruction from glass fracture patterns involves identifying radial fractures, tangential (concentric) fractures, rib marks, and hackle marks, each providing valuable information about the force and direction of impact.
    • Increasing force against a pane of glass results in radial and tangential fractures, with the surface opposite the point of contact under tension, leading to specific fracture patterns.
    • Rib marks on glass fracture surfaces are curved lines that indicate the direction of crack propagation, while hackle marks are small marks perpendicular to the rib marks, contributing to reconstruction efforts.

    Types and Examination of Glass Evidence

    • Different types of glass include soda lime glass, lead crystal, and borosilicate glass, each with distinct chemical compositions and properties.
    • Soda lime glass is made from silicon dioxide, sodium carbonate, and calcium oxide, while lead crystal contains lead oxide and sparkles due to its high refractive index.
    • Glass can also be classified based on the manufacturing process, such as sheet glass, plate glass, and tempered glass, each with specific production techniques and properties.
    • Borosilicate glass, like Pyrex, is resistant to thermal shock and is prepared using the 'float process' over a layer of molten tin metal, resulting in very smooth surfaces.
    • Tempered glass is heat-treated to increase strength, and when it breaks, it fractures into small cube-like pieces, making it suitable for auto safety glass.
    • Glass is frequently encountered and easily broken, and small glass particles can be transferred and adhere to clothing, making it relevant as forensic evidence.
    • The forensic scientist can approach individualization of glass evidence due to the range of compositions and the relevance of inter- and intra-batch variation.
    • During the collection of glass evidence, precautions should be taken to maintain the integrity of the edges, and details of the broken glass need to be fully documented before collection.
    • Individualization of glass involves characterizing the samples, reconstructing or comparing questioned and known glass in a jigsaw fit, and examining 3-dimensional surfaces for matching marks.
    • Reconstruction from glass fracture patterns involves identifying radial fractures, tangential (concentric) fractures, rib marks, and hackle marks, each providing valuable information about the force and direction of impact.
    • Increasing force against a pane of glass results in radial and tangential fractures, with the surface opposite the point of contact under tension, leading to specific fracture patterns.
    • Rib marks on glass fracture surfaces are curved lines that indicate the direction of crack propagation, while hackle marks are small marks perpendicular to the rib marks, contributing to reconstruction efforts.

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