As a variety of beryl, morganite has a Mohs hardness of 7.5 to 8. This is harder than all but a few popular gemstones (diamond, ruby, sapphire, and topaz) and harder than almost any common object that a gemstone might come in contact with. This makes morganite an excellent stone for use in engagement rings, which are expected to retain an attractive appearance across a lifetime of wear.

Compared to emerald, the green variety of gem beryl, morganite is relatively free of inclusions and fractures. This makes it a more durable gem than emerald when used in jewelry.

Morganite and Aquamarine Beads: These 8-millimeter round beads were made from morganite and aquamarine.

Google Trends: The image above is a screenshot from Google Trends, an online tool used to display changes in the number of people who type specific queries into Google. The chart above shows the relative number of people searching Google for morganite. This Google Trends chart was created in December 2019.