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Klaproth confirmed the discovery of beryllium by Vauquelin in Paris. "Beryl. Al₂Be₃[Si₆O₁₈]. Original sample for corroboration. Beryl is the name source for beryllium. Nertschink, Siberia, Russia." Vauquelin's original work was performed on New World material, e.g., emeralds from Peru. Emeralds are a gem form of beryl.