Philosopher's stone
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The philosopher's stone reputed to be hard as stone and malleable as wax; Greek: chrysopoeia) is a legendary alchemical tool, supposedly capable of turning base metals into gold; it was also sometimes believed to be an elixir of life, useful for rejuvenation and possibly for achieving immortality. For a long time, it was the most sought-after goal in Western alchemy. In the view of alchemists like Sir Isaac Newton, familiarity with the philosopher's stone would bring enlightenment upon the maker and conclude the Great Work.
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See also
- Alchemy in art and entertainment
- Alchemy
- Azoth
- Biological transmutation
- Cupellation
- Elixir of Life
- Filius philosophorum
- Midas
- Nicolas Flamel
- Nuclear transmutation
- Panacea (medicine)
- The Net (substance)
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