Chapter II. The Theory of Physical Alchemy

§ 14. Supposed Proofs of Transmutation .
§ 15. The Alchemistic Elements .
§ 16. Aristotle's Views regarding the Elements
§ 17. The Sulphur-Mercury Theory
§ 18. The Sulphur- Mercury-Salt Theory .
§ 19. Alchemistic Elements and Principles
§ 20. - The Growth of the Metals .
§ 21. Alchemy and Astrology
§ 22. Alchemistic View of the Nature of Gold
§ 23. The Philosopher's Stone
§ 24. The Nature of the Philosopher's Stone
§ 25. The Theory of Development
§ 26. The Powers of the Philosopher's Stone
§ 27. The Elixir of Life .
§ 28. The Practical Methods of the Alchemists
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