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

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Acquire hands-on skills to identify minerals, classify rocks, and analyse textures in hand specimens and thin sections, even with sparse data. Master QAPF and TAS diagrams, estimate mineral modes, spot alterations, and connect mineralogy with microstructures to engineering uses, enabling precise petrographic reports and reliable suitability advice.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Identify key rock-forming and secondary minerals swiftly.
- Analyse and classify igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rock textures.
- Name igneous rocks accurately using modal mineralogy and QAPF/TAS diagrams.
- Evaluate rock suitability for aggregates and dimension stone applications.
- Write clear, professional petrographic reports for quarry assessments.
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