James , British theatre critic who authored the nine-volume diary Ego (5)

I believe the answer is:

agate

(Other definitions for agate that I've seen before include "Ornamental form of quartz" , "Semi-precious stone" , "Stone with coloured bands" , "marble" , "On the way" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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