No. No matter how they tried it hasn't been done.
Practical alchemists tried to convert iron and other metals into gold. Mystical alchelmists used the qualities of the metals as symbols, so their quest for gold became a quest for perfection.
The concept of an alchemist achieving their ultimate goal of turning base metals into gold or discovering the elixir of immortality is mostly considered symbolic or allegorical. Historically, there is no concrete evidence that any alchemist successfully achieved these objectives.
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turn stuff into goldAlchemists tried to make gold from other non-gold metals, lead in particular. These tries turned out to teach us a lot about chemistry.
Alchemist's main objective was to create the Philosopher's Stone, which was believed to be able to turn lead (and other low metals) into gold or silver. Supposedly it was also a medical cure all -- that is, it would cure all diseases.
An alchemist was a medieval scientist who attempted to change worthless metals into gold. Alchemists also sought to create the philosopher's stone, a legendary substance believed to grant immortality.
The Philosopher's Stone enabling the owner to turn base metals into gold .
Gold is a metal that is highly resistant to oxidation and will not react with any of the other metals listed due to its noble and stable properties.
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People who practiced alchemy wished to turn lead into gold.
Real gold is heavy in comparison to other metals.