Beryllium is a metallic element. Normally beryllium is white, grey or colorless in solution.
Beryllium is found mostly in minerals like beryl and chrysoberyl , and also salts.
Beryllium and its salts are toxic and should be handled with the tremendous care. Beryllium is safe to handle , but the dust released from fabrication are highly toxic. Care should be taken to avoid breathing or ingesting. Beryllium is a success for the human world. Also used for personal body armor because of its lightweight.