Reddish-brown stone; man's name (6)

I believe the answer is:

jasper

(Other definitions for jasper that I've seen before include "Opaque quartz" , "A man" , "Gemstone" , "Opaque reddish-brown semi-precious stone" , "Semi-precious quartz stone -- boy's name" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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