Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name)
4. [processes and techniques by specific type]
5. analysis and testing techniques

Anotations

Scope note:

Analytical method used in archaeology and petrography that characterizes stones by comparing isotopic ratios of elements such as oxygen, carbon, or sulfur. SIA has been used in geological evaluation of environmental variables impacting the chemical characteristics and isotopic composition of stone samples.