Alchemy
Alchemy Alchemy (Egyptian) is called Al Khem = “Black Arts” 3 Principles: All metals have some gold in them To find a medicine to make man immortal To find a universal solvent
Metals of Importance 7 Basic Metals (in order of how much gold each metal has): Gold Copper Silver Mercury Iron Tin Lead
Aristotle Contributed to Alchemy Once said, “All nature strives for perfection.”
Where was Alchemy Formed? 4 Regions around the world contributed to Alchemy: Asia/China India Egypt Europe
Transmutation Diagram Equations made: Fire + Water = Air
Important Artifacts of Alchemy Philosopher’s Stone Capable of removing impurities from less pure metals to form gold Elixir of Life Imparts immortality to the imbiber