Beryllium gets its name from the Greek word "beryllo," which is the word used for the mineral beryl (beryllium aluminum silicate, Be₃A_l2(SiO₃)₆). Beryllium is generally a toxic metal, and can cause an affliction called berylliosis. The economic use of beryllium comes in different forms. One way that beryllium is used is for jewelry in the form of beryl. One form of beryl, the emerald, is highly valued as a precious gem. Beryllium is also used in alloys with copper and nickel, as it enhances both its conductivity and its flexibility. It is also used in some forms of glasses and ceramics.

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