The philosopher's stone[a] is a mythic alchemical substance capable of turning base metals such as mercury into gold or silver;[b] 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.[1][2]
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