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BAUXITICDescribing the clay-like rock that is the main ore of aluminium (8)
BAUXITEMain ore of aluminium
POROUSLike rock that stores fluid
ILMENITEBlack mineral; the main ore of titanium (8)
STIBNITEThe main ore of antimony
LAPISLAZULIDeep-blue metamorphic rock that is the only natural source of the pigment ultramarine (5,6)
BASALTIgneous rock that is the commonest type of solidified lava (6)
TARRAGONAromatic herb of the daisy family (Artemisia dracunculus) that is the main flavouring ingredient of Bearnaise sauce (8)
BEETROOTVegetable that is the main ingredient of the soup borscht (8)
URUSHIOLOily liquid that is the main constituent of Japanese lacquer (8)
CINNABARMineral form of mercuric sulphide that is the main commercial source of mercury
CAROTENEHydrocarbon found in carrots and sweet potatoes that is the main dietary source of vitamin A (8)
HEMATITEMain ore of iron
URICACIDCompound that is the main excretory product of birds
LENTICLEA piece of rock that is convex on both sides
UNBROKENWith guns in such a state, the clay target is still in one piece (8)
GNEISSICLike rock singer, runs to leave and is dancing in front of clubs (8)
TANDOORI___ chicken (Indian dish named after the clay oven it is prepared in)
OBSIDIANWhat hard, dark, glass-like rock is formed in rapid lava solidification? (8)
TONYHARTChildren's art TV presenter noted for working with the clay character Morph (4,4)