Alchemy

Alchemy (Egyptian) is called Al Khem = “Black Arts”

3 Principles:1. All metals have some gold in them2. To find a medicine to make man immortal3. To find a universal solvent

Alchemy

7 Basic Metals (in order of how much gold each metal has):1. Gold2. Copper3. Silver4. Mercury5. Iron6. Tin7. Lead

Metals of Importance

Contributed to Alchemy

Once said, “All nature strives for perfection.”

Aristotle

4 Regions around the world contributed to Alchemy:1. Asia/China2. India3. Egypt4. Europe

Where was Alchemy Formed?

Equations made: Fire + Water = Air

Transmutation Diagram

Philosopher’s Stone◦ Capable of removing impurities from less pure

metals to form gold Elixir of Life

◦ Imparts immortality to the imbiber

Important Artifacts of Alchemy