Petrography Course
Gain mastery in analysing rock textures, identifying minerals, and crafting petrographic reports to confidently evaluate hand samples and thin sections. Perfect for geology and geography experts evaluating rock quality, quarry viability, and engineering applications in practical settings.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Acquire hands-on expertise in mineral identification, rock classification, and texture interpretation using hand specimens and thin sections under data constraints. Master QAPF and TAS diagrams, modal proportion estimation, alteration detection, 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 through petrography.
- Analyse and classify textures in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.
- Name igneous rocks accurately using modal data, QAPF, and TAS methods.
- Assess rocks for engineering uses like aggregates and dimension stone.
- Write professional, succinct reports on quarry rock suitability.
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