Petrography Course
Develop proficiency in rock textures, mineral identification, and petrographic reporting for confident analysis of hand samples and thin sections. Perfect for geologists and geographers evaluating rock quality, quarry viability, and engineering applications in aggregates and dimension stone.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on expertise in identifying minerals, classifying rocks, and analysing textures using hand specimens and thin sections, even with sparse data. Master QAPF and TAS diagrams, modal proportion estimates, alteration recognition, and connections between mineralogy, microstructures, and engineering properties to produce precise petrographic reports and reliable suitability assessments.
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Develop skills
- Identify key rock-forming and secondary minerals swiftly through petrography.
- Analyse and classify igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rock textures.
- Name igneous rocks accurately using modal mineralogy, QAPF, and TAS methods.
- Assess rocks for engineering uses like aggregates and dimension stone.
- Create professional, succinct reports on quarry suitability.
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