Petrography Course
Gain mastery in analysing rock textures, identifying minerals, and crafting petrographic reports to confidently evaluate hand samples and thin sections. Perfect for geology and geography experts evaluating rock integrity, quarry viability, and engineering applications, enhancing professional decision-making in resource assessment.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What Will I Learn?
Acquire 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 produce precise petrographic reports and assured suitability assessments.
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Develop Skills
- Identify key rock-forming and accessory minerals swiftly through petrographic techniques.
- Analyse and classify igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rock textures accurately.
- Name igneous rocks precisely using modal compositions and QAPF/TAS diagrams.
- Evaluate rock performance for aggregates and dimension stone applications effectively.
- Draft professional, succinct reports on quarry suitability and rock engineering potential.
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