Gold is considered a precious metal because not only is it relatively rare compared to other metals. It also has a few very useful physical properties. It is able to be bent and rolled into a win can be flattened into a very thin sheet, and it allows electricity and heat to flow through it very well
What physical properties does gold have that make it valuable,
It is a rare metal that is not easy to find
It is conductive, malleable, ductile
It is soluble in a liquid
It can burn easily when heated