2. If you consider it as one mineral, feldspar is the most common mineral and quartz comes in second, especially when you consider the whole crust, continental plus oceanic crust. Feldspar is called a group of minerals only for the convenience of geologists.he most common mineral of the Earth's continentsâthe world we spend our time inâis quartz, the mineral SiO 2. Nearly all the sand in sandstone, in the deserts of the world and on its riverbeds and beaches is quartz.
Transabdominal Ultrasound. A transabdominal ultrasound is used to look at the pelvic organs. Gel is placed on your abdomen. Then a small, handheld unit called a transducer is gently moved around to view the pelvic organs. The transducer sound waves make a picture on the TV screen.
A transvaginal ultrasound is usually required to see the baby at this stage of the pregnancy. Your baby is just a tiny embryo. Although the ultrasound may see your baby, it measures only a few millimetres long, and it is too early to always detect the babyâs heartbeat.