Cryptic crossword clue
That ore in ground, a rare feldspar 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "a rare feldspar" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a rare feldspar = anorthite.
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 ANORTHITE mean?

ANORTHITE noun
  1. A variety of plagioclase feldspar, the calcium endmember of that series.

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