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Alchemy works translations, commentaries, and presentations of hidden evidence in myths, art, nature, science history

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Alchemy & Spagyrics

Starkey Pyrotechnie & Volatilization of Alkalis 2

by Iulia Millesima

Starkey alkaline salts volatilization method, retaken by Le Pelletier, reminds me of an ancient Alchemy when Mercurius could be achieved in a fragrant way.

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Filed Under: Alchemy & Spagyrics Tagged With: Fragrant Gums Essential Oils, Gold, Le Pelletier Jean, Pelican, Spirit of Wine, Starkey George, Tartar

Universal Sal Armoniacum & Hollandus Sal Armeniacum

by Iulia Millesima

Johannes Isaac Hollandus, in his neglected Opera Vegetabilia, gives a real clue as far as is concerned Sal Armoniacum or Universal Solvent or Mercurius. [Read more…] about Universal Sal Armoniacum & Hollandus Sal Armeniacum

Filed Under: Alchemy & Spagyrics Tagged With: Hollandus Johannes Isaac

Antimony Glass or Caput Mortuum?

by Iulia Millesima

Ancient spagyrists knew that the mere division and re-union of four elements, repeated just a few times, did not lead to alchemical Sulphur but to Caput Mortuum, a  chemical salt. [Read more…] about Antimony Glass or Caput Mortuum?

Filed Under: Alchemy & Spagyrics Tagged With: Antimony, Basilius Valentinus, Pelican

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