Cryptic crossword clue
Mineral unknown, right in mine — end of mine 6

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

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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 = pyrite.
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What does PYRITE mean?

PYRITE noun
  1. The common mineral iron disulfide (FeS2), of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system.
  2. (usually as a plural: pyrites) Any metallic-looking sulphide, such as the above, which is the most common.
  3. (usually as a plural: pyrites) Any metal dichalcogenide that is isostructural to the common mineral.

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