Petrography Course
Acquire proficiency in analysing rock textures, identifying minerals, and preparing petrographic reports for confident evaluation of hand samples and thin sections. Perfect for geology and geography experts evaluating rock quality, quarry viability, and engineering applications in aggregates and dimension stone.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain 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 recognition, and connections between mineralogy, microstructures, and engineering properties to draft 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 igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary rock textures accurately.
- Name igneous rocks precisely using modal data, QAPF, and TAS methods.
- Assess rocks for engineering uses like aggregates and dimension stone effectively.
- Prepare professional, succinct reports on quarry rock suitability.
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