Petrography Course
Develop proficiency in analyzing rock textures, identifying minerals, and creating petrographic reports to confidently evaluate 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 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on expertise in mineral identification, rock classification, and texture analysis using hand specimens and thin sections under data constraints. Master QAPF and TAS diagrams, modal proportion estimation, 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 accessory minerals swiftly in thin sections.
- Analyze and classify igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rock textures accurately.
- Name igneous rocks precisely using modal compositions and QAPF or TAS diagrams.
- Assess rocks for engineering uses like aggregates and dimension stone effectively.
- Write professional, succinct reports on quarry suitability and rock performance.
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