Metamorphic Rocks Course
Gain mastery in metamorphic rocks including slate, gneiss, marble, schist, and quartzite. Develop field mapping, sampling, and laboratory skills, interpret metamorphic grade and tectonic settings, and assess rock suitability for engineering and commercial geology applications. This course equips participants with practical expertise for professional geological work.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This concise, hands-on Metamorphic Rocks Course develops robust skills in recognising slate, schist, gneiss, marble, and quartzite, from protoliths to textures and mineral indicators. Acquire efficient field mapping techniques in rugged terrain, conduct straightforward tests, analyse metamorphic grade and tectonic environments, and appraise materials for construction via vital sampling, laboratory examinations, and precise professional reports.
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Develop skills
- Classify principal metamorphic rocks: recognise slate, schist, gneiss, marble, quartzite.
- Conduct targeted field surveys: plan transects, record outcrops, document securely.
- Apply rapid rock tests: HCl, hardness, streak, hand-lens identification for prompt decisions.
- Interpret metamorphic grade: utilise index minerals, textures, facies in context.
- Assess stone for projects: evaluate strength, durability, engineering appropriateness.
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