Discover how beryllium, hidden in gemstones, became vital for modern technology.
Symbol: Be
Atomic number: 4
Atomic mass: 9.012182 u
Electron configuration: [He] 2s²
Electrons per shell: 2,2
Discoverer: Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
Melting point: 1,287 °C
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