See a mineral as something fruity! (4)
I believe the answer is:
core
'something fruity' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.
'see a mineral' is the wordplay.
'see' becomes 'C' (the word for the letter, according to Chambers).
'a mineral' becomes 'ore' (ore is a kind of mineral).
'c'+'ore'='CORE'
'as' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for core that I've seen before include "Inner part" , "Essence" , "Heart of the matter" , "Planet's centre" , "Drilled rock sample" .)