Minerals and rocks are the essential building blocks of the geosphere. Although there are over 3,000 species of minerals, only a few of them, such as quartz, feldspar, mica, amphibole, pyroxene, olivine and calcite, occur commonly as rock-forming minerals.inerals and rocks are the essential building blocks of the geosphere. Although there are over 3,000 species of minerals, only a few of them, such as quartz, feldspar, mica, amphibole, pyroxene, olivine and calcite, occur commonly as rock-forming minerals.
dad - an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk. dada, daddy, pa, papa, pappa, pop. begetter, father, male parent - a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father); his father was born in Atlanta.
2. (often cap.) one's own father. 3. a father-in-law, stepfather, adoptive father, or foster father. 4. any male ancestor; forefather; progenitor. 5. a man who gives paternal care to others; protector or provider. 6. a person who has originated or established something. 7. a precursor, prototype, or early form. 8. one of the leading men in a city, town, etc. 9. a priest or a title for a priest.