Carmot
The element Carmot was a mythological element no longer believed to exist according to modern scientific knowledge. Historically, alchemists believed carmot to be an element and the key component in the creation of the much sought-after philosopher's stone.[1][2] This legendary stone was thought to help amplify transmutations while doing alchemy. It was also thought to have had a dark red tone.
See also
Notes
- ^ Burt, A.L. 1885. The National Standard Encyclopedia: A Dictionary of Literature, the Sciences and the Arts, for Popular Use p. 150. Available online.
- ^ Sebastian, Anton. 1999. A Dictionary of the History of Medicine. p. 179. ISBN 1-85070-021-4. Available online.
Sources
- Burt, A.L. 1885. The National Standard Encyclopedia: A Dictionary of Literature, the Sciences and the Arts, for Popular Use p. 150. Available online.
- Sebastian, Anton. 1999. A Dictionary of the History of Medicine. p. 179. ISBN 1-85070-021-4. Available online.