Cryptic crossword clue
Displaying frivolity in speech about quartz, for example 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SILICA

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The straight part
We know that "quartz, for example" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case quartz, for example = silica.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SILICA mean?

SILICA noun
  1. Silicon dioxide.
  2. Any of the silica group of the silicate minerals.

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