The ability to plastically deform and shape a material by forging, rolling or by any other method of applying pressure. Being easy to beat into a thin sheet is the literal meaning
Strength
Ductility
Malleability
Plasticity
A measure of how easily a material can be scratched or indented.
Durability
Strength
Toughness
Hardness
The ability to withstand pushing or squeezing forces (compression).
Brittleness
Stability
Compressive strength
Tensile strength
Dull sheen (usually), slightly flexible, light weight, can be any colour, warm to the touch.
Plastics (Polymers)
Metals
Ceramics
How well a material conducts heat.
Density
Fusibility
Thermal conductivity
Electrical conductivity
The ability of a material to return to its original form after a load has been applied and removed
Tensile strength
Plasticity
Elasticity
Toughness
Shiny, hard, heavy, cold to the touch.
Plastics
Metals
Ceramics
The ability to withstand environmental attack and decay.
Density
Fusibility
Corrosion resistance
Stability
The ability to be drawn out into a thin wire or threads.
Plasticity
Elasticity
Ductility
Brittleness
A material that absorbs impact (sudden forces or shocks such as hammer blows)