Here's why:
* Density is a property of the material itself. It's defined as mass per unit volume (mass/volume).
* Size and shape change the volume, but not the mass. If you cut a mineral in half, you've halved the volume, but the mass is also halved. The ratio of mass to volume (density) remains the same.
Think of it like this: Imagine you have a block of gold. You could cut it into a cube, a sphere, or a long, thin bar. The shape changes, but the amount of gold (the mass) stays the same. Because density is mass per unit volume, the density of gold will always be the same, regardless of its shape.
In conclusion: Density is an intrinsic property of a mineral and is not affected by changes in its size or shape.
