Alchemy is an art which aims to evolve impure metals into silver or gold utilizing the Philosopher Stone.

Alchemy - The goal of the Great Work of alchemy, known as the Art, is the "Philosopher Stone". The Philosopher Stone, Elixir of Life, Fountain of Youth, Ambrosia, Soma, Amrita, Nectar of Immortality,"What is it?", Manna. These are different names for the Philosopher Stone. The secret of the Philosopher Stone has been kept hidden for the past 12,000 years.

Alchemy - The Philosopher Stone in alchemy was seen as a magical touchstone which may immediately perfect any substance or situation. The Philosopher Stone has been associated with the Salt of the World, the Astral Body, the Elixir, and even Jesus Christ. The Elixir, produced from the Philosopher Stone, has essentially the same capacity to perfect any substance. When given to our bodies, the Elixir cures diseases and restores youth. It's no surprise alchemy is having a rebirth of sorts.

For several centuries, the Philosopher Stone was quite possibly the most sought-after goal in Western alchemy. The Philosopher Stone was the central symbol of the mystical terminology of alchemy. Efforts to uncover the Philosopher Stone were known as the Magnum Opus.

Throughout history the secret of the Philosopher Stone has been utilized by a a small number of to boost their lives centuries in perfect health, with access to unlimited wealth, among many other miraculous properties. Some kept the secret of the Philosopher Stone mainly because they understood that the time was not befitting the secrets to be free for all people, but most kept the secret of the Philosopher Stone out of their own jealousy, ignorance, egotism and corruption.

The Philosopher Stone is recognized in two forms; (1) the White Philosopher Stone is capable of healing most illnesses and turning base metals into Silver and (2) the Red Philosopher Stone is capable of healing all illnesses, restoring youth and turning all base metals to Gold

Is the Philosopher Stone Real or Legend? Nicholas Flamel is the best known figure in history said to have successfully come up with Philosopher Stone and he is extensively recorded so there is certainly historical evidence that some how he went from poverty to riches.