Cryptic crossword clue
Mineral found in refuse on a building location? 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word MARCASITE

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The straight part
We know that "Mineral" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mineral = marcasite.
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 MARCASITE mean?

MARCASITE noun
  1. The orthorhombic form of iron disulfide, FeS2, occurring as yellow crystals.
  2. (jewellery) Pyrite.
  3. Any of various metal sulfides, usually iron sulfide minerals.

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