Quartz, e.g. (7)

I believe the answer is:

mineral

(Other definitions for mineral that I've seen before include "Substance that is (usually) inorganic" , "Gypsum or magnesia, say" , "Valuable ore" , "Ore; soft drink" , "Metal ore" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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