Metallic gold is made from water, namely celestial water from the sky. To this ancient assertion, Augurello tries to give a rationale and a method. [Read more…] about Augurello and the Art of Making Gold. First Book
Gold
Stuart Chevalier, Lessons on Earth & Two Golds
Sabine Stuart Chevalier here produces a theoretical basis for transmutation. Reasoned writing on why alchemists should use gold and its Mercurius as first matter. [Read more…] about Stuart Chevalier, Lessons on Earth & Two Golds
Alois Gaschler & Electric Gold Dissipation
Gaschler’s research presents interesting analogies to some ancient gold dissipation practices. But why should one dissipate metallic gold? [Read more…] about Alois Gaschler & Electric Gold Dissipation
Starkey Pyrotechnie & Volatilization of Alkalis 2
Starkey alkaline salts volatilization method, retaken by Le Pelletier, reminds me of an ancient Alchemy when Mercurius could be achieved in a fragrant way.
[Read more…] about Starkey Pyrotechnie & Volatilization of Alkalis 2Atalanta Fugiens & Golden Apples
Atalanta Fugiens picking up golden apples loses her a running race, but just a percentage of alchemical ways can fit this volatile fixation model.
[Read more…] about Atalanta Fugiens & Golden ApplesAqua Regia & Fulminating Gold
Ancient proceedings from Ammonium chloride and Saltpeter to obtain Aqua Regia through Hydrochloric Acid and Nitric Acid 3:1 often leads to Fulminating Gold. [Read more…] about Aqua Regia & Fulminating Gold