Banded minerals (6)

I believe the answer is:

agates

(Other definitions for agates that I've seen before include "Stones to be found in a stage" , "Pieces of impure quartz used as gemstones" , "Name for stones" , "Ornamental stones" , "Chalcedonies" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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