Metamorphic Rocks Course
This course equips you to expertly handle metamorphic rocks like slate, schist, gneiss, marble, and quartzite. Develop strong abilities in field mapping, sampling, laboratory analysis, interpreting metamorphic grades and tectonic environments, plus evaluating rock quality for engineering and commercial uses in geology.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical expertise in recognizing slate, schist, gneiss, marble, and quartzite metamorphic rocks, from their origins to textures and key minerals. Master field mapping across rugged mountains, conduct basic tests, analyze metamorphic intensity and geological contexts, and assess rocks for building via sampling, lab work, and detailed reports.
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Develop skills
- Identify and classify slate, schist, gneiss, marble, and quartzite rocks.
- Conduct safe field surveys with transect planning and outcrop logging.
- Use HCl, hardness, streak tests, and hand-lens for rapid rock identification.
- Analyze metamorphic grade via index minerals, textures, and facies.
- Assess rock strength, durability, and suitability for construction projects.
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