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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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