Cryptic crossword clue
Mineral that could make you itch more 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CHROMITE

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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 = chromite.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CHROMITE mean?

CHROMITE noun
  1. A dark brown mineral species with the formula FeCr2O4.
  2. Any member of the chromite-magnesiochromite series that is a mixed oxide of iron, magnesium and chromium with the formula (Fe,Mg)Cr2O4. It is a commercial source of chromium.

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