The course includes basic elements for the exploitation of marbles and industrial minerals. In addition, it deals with the processing of marbles, as well as the utilization of the by-products of the exploitation.
- The marble industry in Greece – Historical background
- Types of marble and ornamental stones
- Marble deposits in Greece
- Properties and specifications of marbles
- Exploration of marble deposits
- Exploitation of marble quarries (overburden removal – methods of extraction and rectification of marble)
- Marble processing (splitting, cutting, grinding)
- Production and utilization of by-products
- Industrial Minerals -Categories – Special Characteristics
