What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stone from six counties placed in jar (7)" mean?

The definition is "Stone". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). NI (synonym="six counties of Northern Ireland") in GRATE (synonym="jar") = GRANITE; definition: "Stone" The answer is GRANITE.

Stone from six counties placed in jar (7)

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