Petrography Course
Build expertise in rock textures, mineral spotting, and petrographic write-ups to confidently analyse hand samples and thin sections. Perfect for geology and geography folks checking rock quality, quarry promise, and engineering fit, empowering you to make smart calls on aggregates and stone for building.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills in spotting minerals, sorting rocks, and reading textures from hand specimens and thin slices, even with scarce info. Master QAPF and TAS charts, gauge mineral mixes, spot changes, and tie mineral setups and tiny structures to how rocks perform in engineering, helping you craft sharp petrographic reports and solid advice on rock fitness.
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Develop skills
- Quickly identify main rock minerals and secondary ones through petrography.
- Analyse textures to classify igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.
- Name igneous rocks accurately using mineral modes, QAPF, and TAS methods.
- Evaluate rocks for use as aggregates or dimension stone in engineering.
- Write clear, professional reports on quarry rock suitability.
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