Philosopher’s Stone
The philosopher’s stone is a mythic alchemical substance capable of turning base metals such as mercury into gold or silver; it was also known as “the tincture” and “the powder”. Alchemists additionally believed that it could be used to make an elixir of life which made possible rejuvenation and immortality.
For many centuries, it was the most sought-after goal in Alchemy. The philosopher’s stone was the central symbol of the mystical terminology of alchemy, symbolizing perfection at its finest, divine illumination, and heavenly bliss. Efforts to discover the philosopher’s stone were known as the Magnum Opus (“Great Work”).
