Metamorphic Rocks Course
This course equips you to expertly handle metamorphic rocks including slate, schist, gneiss, marble, and quartzite. Develop strong abilities in field mapping, sampling techniques, laboratory analysis, interpreting metamorphic grades and tectonic environments, plus evaluating rock properties for engineering applications and commercial geological ventures, ensuring reliable outcomes in challenging terrains.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical expertise in recognising slate, schist, gneiss, marble, and quartzite metamorphic rocks, from their origins to textures and key minerals. Master efficient field mapping across rugged mountains, conduct straightforward tests, analyse metamorphic intensity and geological contexts, and assess rocks for building via vital sampling, laboratory work, and precise professional reports.
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Develop skills
- Identify and classify slate, schist, gneiss, marble, quartzite.
- Conduct safe field surveys, plan routes, record exposures.
- Use HCl, hardness, streak tests, hand-lens for quick ID.
- Assess metamorphic grade via minerals, textures, facies.
- Evaluate rock strength, durability for construction uses.
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