Man of stone (6)
This clue is a double definition.
'man' is the first definition.
(I have seen 'A man' mean 'jasper' so perhaps 'man' could also mean 'jasper')
'stone' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)
'of' is the link.
(Other definitions for jasper that I've seen before include "Semi-precious quartz stone -- boy's name" , "Opaque quartz" , "hard matter" , "A man" , "Reddish-brown stone used in jewellery" .)
'man of stone?' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'man of stone?' is the wordplay.
'man' becomes 'm' (M is an abbreviation for male or masculine).
'of stone?' becomes 'ason' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'm'+'ason'='MASON'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for mason that I've seen before include "A skilled worker in stone" , "Secret society member" , "Jewish comedian" , "One works with stone or brick" , "Craftsman - English film actor, d. 1984" .)
