Brookite and Nosean Physical Properties

Brookite and Nosean Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Nosean 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 Brookite and Nosean chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Nosean- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Brookite and Nosean Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Nosean Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Nosean Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 2.30-2.40 whereas that of Nosean is 2.30-2.40.