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Alchemical Symbols of the Elements

Here's a look at the alchemical symbols of the elements. Along with the symbol image, you'll find facts about how the element was used in alchemy.

Alchemical Symbols of the Elements

See the symbols of the elements and learn how alchemists used them.

Antimony or Stibnum - Alchemy Symbols

Alchemical symbol of antimony or stibnum.

Arsenic - Alchemy Symbols

Alchemical symbol for arsenic.

Bismuth - Alchemical Symbol

Alchemical symbol of the element bismuth.

Copper or Cuprum - Alchemy Symbol

Alchemical symbol of the element copper or cuprum.

Gold or Aurum - Alchemy Symbol

Alchemical symbol of the element gold or aurum.

Iron or Ferrum - Alchemy Symbol

Alchemical symbol of the element iron or ferrum.

Lead or Plumbum - Alchemy Symbol

Alchemical symbol of the element lead or plumbum.

Magnesium - Alchemy Symbol

Alchemical symbol of the element magnesium.

Mercury or Hydrargyrum - Alchemy Symbol

Alchemical symbol of the element mercury or hydrargyrum.

Phosphorus - Alchemy Symbol

Alchemical symbol of the element phosphorus.

Platinum - Alchemy Symbol

Alchemical symbol of the metallic element platinum.

Potassium or Kalium - Alchemy Symbol

Alchemical symbol of the element potassium or kalium.

Silver or Argentum - Alchemy Symbols

Alchemical symbol of silver or argentum.

Sulfur or Brimstone - Alchemy Symbol

Alchemical symbol of sulfur or brimstone.

Tin or Stannum - Alchemy Symbol

Alchemical symbol of the element tin or stannum.

Zinc - Alchemy Symbol

Alchemical symbol of the element zinc.

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