Mythical substance turning metals to gold (12,5)

I believe the answer is:
philosophers stone
(Other definitions for philosophers stone that I've seen before include "Mythical transmuting susbstance" , "Elixir" , "way to turn base material into gold" .)
I've seen this clue in The Times.
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