What does the cryptic crossword clue "Funny mineral found in mountain pass (7)" mean?

The definition is "pass". The wordplay uses charade, container. MICA (synonym of "mineral") + COL (synonym of "mountain pass") [container: "found in"]; definition: "Funny" The answer is COMICAL.

Funny mineral found in mountain pass (7)

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