Question

a one gram sample of hematite up more space than a one gram sample of malachite. what mineral characteristic does this refer to

Answer 1

I think the mineral characteristics that the one gram sample of hematite taking up more space than a one gram sample of malachite is DENSITY.

The density of hematite is 5.26 g/cm³
The density of malachite is 3.6 to 4 g/cm³

Other physical characteristics of minerals are Color, Streak, Luster, Hardness, Cleavage, Fracture, Tenacity, and Crystal Habit.