What is the origin for the symbol of beryllium?

Answer 1

The symbol of beryllium (Be) comes from the first two letters of the element's name.

The name beryllium comes from the mineral beryl, of which beryllium is a component.

Answer 2

beryl is greek. meaning to become pale. it was named after a metal when they relized that it contained beryl.

Answer 3

Be - the first two letters of beryllium and beryllium from the Greek word beryllos - the name of the mineral beryl.

Answer 4

The symbol for beryllium, Be, comes from its name in Latin, "beryllus," which in turn is derived from the Greek word "beryllos," a precious stone in which beryllium compounds are found.