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The philosophers (sorcerers) stone
The Philosopher's Stone was used to produce the Elixir of Life, which makes the drinker immortal. It could also turn any metal into pure gold.
The Philosopher's Stone produces the Elixir of Life. Drinking this will make the person immortal. The Stone can also turn any metal into pure gold. The owner of the stone would have as much life and wealth as they wanted.
The philosopher's stone doesn't do anything to Harry Potter. He managed to get it out of the Mirror of Erised and then it stayed in his pocket until Albus Dumbledore saved him (and the stone).
she turns any body to stone so she turned to stone by looking in the mirror.
Generally, to attain wealth and status. Having an object that would allow you to transform any metal in to pure gold meant that you could easily become richer than any king or nobleman. Since the stone was also reputed to be able to create the elixir of longevity; a substance that could cure any ailment, making the user virtually immortal; this was yet another reason it was desired. So in conclusion, the reason the Philosophers' Stone was so sought after was because whoever possessed it could become unfathomably wealthy and would never get sick or die. Though, what the individuals seeking the stone wished to do with these traits varies from person to person.
Any onlooker would be turned to stone
you cannot turn any metal to gold you can only extract gold from its ores by washing and roasting..
The sorcerer's stone was valuable because it had the power to produce the Elixir of Life, which granted immortality and could also turn any metal into pure gold. It was sought after by many because of the promise of eternal life and wealth that it offered.
Any living organism that looks at her will turn to stone.
A female Snorunt will turn into a Froslass using the dawn stone.
To turn people into stone.