Alchemical Symbols Page #18
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:
Realgar (alternate #1) or Litharge
One of several alchemical symbols for realgar as well as one for litharge.
Retort (alchemy)
The device represented by this symbol symbol is also known as an "alembic" or "distillery tube" and plays an import role the discipline of alchemy.
Rotting (alchemy)
A sign used in alchemy to indicate the process of rotting, or putreficatio.
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