Alchemical Symbols Page #15
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:
Monas Hieroglyphica
The Monas Hieroglyphica (or Hieroglyphic Monad) is an esoteric symbol invented and designed by John Dee, the Elizabethan Magus and Court Astrologer of Elizabeth I of England. It is also the title of the 1564 book in which Dee expounds the meaning of his symbol.
Multiplication (alchemy)
Multiplication is the process in Western alchemy used to increase the potency of the philosopher's stone, elixir or projection powder.
Night (alchemy)
One of several "time signs" used both in alchemy and early chemistry, this one representing night.
Night (alternate)
One of several "time signs" used in alchemy, this one representing night.
Nitrogen dioxide
A symbol used in 18th century chemistry to indicate nitrogen dioxide, or nitrogenous air.
Nitrogenous air (alchemy)
An 18th century chemical symbol used to indicate nitrogen dioxide and other similar gasses.
Oil (alternate #3)
An alchemical symbol used to designate oil (especially olive oil in this case).
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