Sourcing flint from Sweden and Denmark. A pilot study employing non-destructive energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry

A pilot study successfully demonstrated that non-destructive energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometry can chemically distinguish flint samples from different geological formations across Sweden and Denmark. The analysis revealed that flint from Stevns Klint shares chemical signatures with samples from Södra Sallerup, Sweden, suggesting they may have originated from the same glacial-deposited formation despite visual and age differences. Similarly, flints from Klagshamn, Östra Torp, and Smygehuk exhibited identical chemical profiles, indicating a common geological source. The Common Kristianstad Flint (Hanaskog) stood out with a unique Ca/Fe signature, further validating the method's precision.

Hughes, R. E., Högberg, A., & Olausson, D. (2010). Sourcing flint from Sweden and Denmark. A pilot study employing non-destructive energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry. Journal of Nordic Archaeological Science – JONAS, 17, 15–26. https://doi.org/10.65612/jonas.v17i.63698