Philosopher's stone
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Also known as: Lapis philosophorum
Description
Legendary substance of alchemy: transmutes base metals to gold; grants longevity.
Scriptural or source references
Medieval alchemical texts
Who is authorized
Adept
Uses and notes
Transmutation; elixir of life (symbolic and literal in tradition).
Source notes
Greco-Roman; medieval.