Petrography Course
Build expertise in rock textures, mineral ID, and petrographic reports to confidently analyse hand samples and thin sections. Perfect for geology and geography pros evaluating rock quality, quarry viability, and engineering fitness in practical settings.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills in identifying minerals, classifying rocks, and analysing textures from hand specimens and thin sections, even with sparse data. Master QAPF and TAS diagrams, modal estimates, alteration spotting, and connect mineralogy with microstructures to engineering uses, enabling sharp petrographic reports and solid suitability advice.
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Develop skills
- Quickly identify key rock-forming and accessory minerals in petrography.
- Analyse and classify igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary rock textures.
- Name igneous rocks accurately using modal data, QAPF, and TAS methods.
- Assess rocks for engineering uses like aggregates and dimension stone.
- Write clear, professional reports on quarry rock suitability.
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