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While Lapis Philosophorum is capable of seeming transform metal, this is merely a chemical reaction which creates a thin golden layer on the surface of metal objects. While this may be used to create a gold-plated appearance, there are far easier methods to achieve such an effect. | While Lapis Philosophorum is capable of seeming transform metal, this is merely a chemical reaction which creates a thin golden layer on the surface of metal objects. While this may be used to create a gold-plated appearance, there are far easier methods to achieve such an effect. | ||
The perceived effect of longevity and preserved youth is actually the result of the hallucigenic and narcotic properties of the so-called "Elixir of Life", which is essentially an electuary of Lapis Philosophorum, crushed and ground into powder. However, the powder itself has no actual impact, the "Elixir of Life" would cause the same effects without it. | The perceived effect of longevity and preserved youth is actually the result of the hallucigenic and narcotic properties of the so-called "[[Elixir of Life]]", which is essentially an electuary of Lapis Philosophorum, crushed and ground into powder. However, the powder itself has no actual impact, the "Elixir of Life" would cause the same effects without it. | ||
Other historical accounts suggest that a combination of wishful thinking, misinterpretation of alchemical texts, and perhaps deliberate deceit led to the belief in a tangible Philosopher's Stone. | Other historical accounts suggest that a combination of wishful thinking, misinterpretation of alchemical texts, and perhaps deliberate deceit led to the belief in a tangible Philosopher's Stone. | ||