I N D E X

BOOK ONE

THE PHILOSOPHER'S

STONE.

PREFACE. page 1.

Chapter 1. On the instruments suitable for the Philosophical work 6
Chapter 2. On the matter of the Stone in general. 13
Chapter 3. On Mercury original: "☿". The alchemical symbol for Mercury (Quicksilver), considered one of the primary components of the "Great Work.". 16
Chapter 4. On the preparation and purification of Mercury original: "☿". 21
Chapter 5. On Silver original: "☽" (Luna). In alchemy, the Moon represents Silver. & Gold original: "☉" (Sol). In alchemy, the Sun represents Gold., and their preparation. 21
Chapter 6. On the work itself 22

BOOK TWO

PARTICULAR

transmutations. 30 The term "Particular" refers to alchemical processes that transform specific metals, as opposed to the "Universal" work of the Philosopher's Stone which was believed to cure all ills and transmute all things.

First Method 32
Method