Alchemical Symbols Page #7
This page lists all the various symbols in the Alchemical Symbols category.
Alchemical symbols, originally devised as part of alchemy, were used to denote some elements and some compounds until the 18th century. Note that while notation like this was mostly standardized, style and symbol varied between alchemists, so this page lists the most common.
Symbols in this category:
Disposition, Alchemical Process
Alchemical process of Disposition. As seen on the "Justice" trump of Robert Place's excellent Alchemical Tarot.
Dissolution, Alchemical Process
The alchemical process of Dissolution as peculiarly represented by the symbol for Aquarius.
Distillation
Distillation is a method of separating mixtures based on differences in volatility of components in a boiling liquid mixture. Distillation is a unit operation, or a physical separation process, and not a chemical reaction.
Distillation (alternate #1)
An alchemical symbol indicating the process of distillation.
Distillation (alternate #2)
An alchemical symbol indicating the process of distillation.
Distillation (alternate #3)
In 18th century chemistry, this sign indicated the process of distillation.
Distillation (alternate #4)
An alchemical symbol indicating the process of distillation.
Electrum (alternate) or tin (alternate #1)
This unusual alchemical symbol can be used to represent both tin and electrum.
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