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Petrography Course

Petrography Course
4 to 360 hours flexible workload
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What will I learn?

Gain hands-on expertise in mineral identification, rock classification, and texture interpretation using hand samples and thin sections, even under data constraints. Master QAPF and TAS diagrams, modal proportion estimation, alteration detection, and correlations between mineralogy, microstructures, and engineering properties to produce precise petrographic reports and robust suitability assessments.

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Develop skills

  • Petrographic mineral identification: Rapidly identify principal rock-forming and accessory minerals.
  • Rock texture evaluation: Analyse and categorise igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary textures.
  • Igneous rock classification: Name rocks accurately using modal compositions and QAPF/TAS diagrams.
  • Engineering rock appraisal: Assess suitability for aggregates and dimension stone applications.
  • Petrographic report writing: Draft succinct, professional reports on quarry viability.

Suggested summary

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload. Choose which chapter to start with. Add or remove chapters. Increase or decrease the course workload.
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

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