| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Translucent quartz such as jasper or onyx (10) | ||
| Cyclone had destroyed agate, for example (10) | ||
| Cyclone had disturbed rock (10) | The Guardian Cryptic | 06 May 2024 |
| Mineral in cup one dropped put on tray finally | ||
| Mineral from drinking goblet, not one put on back of lorry | ||
| Microcrystalline form of quartz | The Telegraph General Knowledge | 03 May 2020 |
| Mineral cup — one dropped by academic before end of ceremony |