A new technique of decomposing beryl ore at low temperature with ammonium hydrofluoride (NH₄HF₂) is proposed. Removing the fluorides of silicon and aluminiumfrom the reaction product as volatile and insoluble compounds, respectively, have been investigated experimentally and the feasibility of the process has been established to extract beryllium fluoride (BeF₂) as a soluble compound. The sequence of reaction of beryl ore with the strong fluorinating agent NH₄HF₂ has been studied by TG/DSC, intermediates and final products were identified by XRD. The product yield was found to be up to 93%. A process flow sheet to produce beryllia (BeO) and BeF₂ for subsequent magnesiothermic reduction to produce beryllium metal is proposed based on the experiments conducted at bench scale. Methods of recycling NH₄HF₂ have been suggested, thereby making the proposed route superior to the conventional methods in terms of recovery, low temperature of operation, fluoride recycling, and significant reduction in effluent as well as improved safety in handling of beryllium.