London blue topaz and Variscite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.42-2.58
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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[010] perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
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4-5
  
Chemical Composition
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AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  
London blue topaz and Variscite Chemical Formula
While comparing London blue topaz and Variscite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by London blue topaz and Variscite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
London blue topaz and Variscite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is London blue topaz and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use London blue topaz and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of London blue topaz is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.