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Atomic Number: 4
Atomic Weight: 9.01
Melting Point: 1278
Boiling Point: 2970
Specific Gravity: 1.848
Valences: 2
Beryllium oxide was discovered in 1798 by Vauquelin, but the metal form was isolated in 1828 by Wohler and Bussy. Beryllium is light with a high melting point, which makes it a favourable metal in industry. Beryllium copper is used in springs and electrical contacts. Emerald and aquamarine are forms of beryl, a Beryllium compound.
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