Philosopher's stone
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This article is about the legendary substance. For other uses, see Philosopher's Stone (disambiguation).
The philosopher's stone[lower-alpha 1] is a mythic alchemical substance capable of turning base metals such as mercury into gold or silver[lower-alpha 2]. It is also called the elixir of life, useful for rejuvenation and for achieving immortality;[1] 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").[2]