A Compendium of Alchemical Processes - Paperback

by Anonymous (Author)

A Compendium of Alchemical Processes is a book that explores the ancient practice of alchemy. Written by an anonymous author, this book delves into the various processes involved in alchemy, including the transmutation of metals, the creation of elixirs, and the pursuit of the Philosopher's Stone. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the basic principles of alchemy to the more complex theories and practices. It is a comprehensive guide to the world of alchemy, providing readers with a deep understanding of this fascinating subject. Whether you are a seasoned alchemist or simply curious about the art, A Compendium of Alchemical Processes is an essential read.Extracted from the writings of Glauber, Basil Valentine, and Other Adepts. Partial Contents: Method for the Potable Gold; Preparation of Martial Regulus of Antimony; Great Medicine of Gold; Golden Carbuncle of the Ancients; True Tincture of Gold; Testing of Potable of Gold; How to Prepare a Famous Universal Medicine of Gold; Philosophers' Water of Life; Golden Purple of Cassius; Extraction of Gold or Silver from Lead; Philosophic Stone: how prepared; Treatment of the Sphera Saturni; Practical Process in Alchemy; Preparation of the dissolving Water for Metals; the Alkahest; Fixation and Purification of Sulfur; Process for the Purification of Mercury; Mercury of Philosophers; How to imitate Natural Precious Stones; Vegetable Elixir; White Swan of Basilius; Volatile Salt of Animals; Tinctures of Mars and of Antimony; The True Balm of Life, or Royal Red Oil of Antimony; Modern Alchemical Experiments: Preparation of Magnesium by Electrolysis; Preparation of the Earth-metals; Reduction of Earth-metals; Separation of Earth-metals; Preparation of the Trioxide (Calx) of Gold.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.