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[[File:Philosopher Stone.png|350px|thumb|Replica prop of the philosopher's stone as featured in ''Harry Potter''.]]
[[File:Philosopher Stone.png|350px|thumb|Replica prop [[crystal]] of the philosopher's stone as featured in ''Harry Potter''.]]
The '''philosopher's stone''' is a mythic [[alchemy|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.
The '''philosopher's stone''' is a mythic [[alchemy|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.


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