Property Overview -

Properties are either quantities or classifications (separation categories).

A quantity is a property that is quantified with a value.

A parameter is a quantity used within a basis or symbolically represented in an equation.

A value is a number and units combination for a given quantity to describe the particular state of an object or system.

A classification  is an unquantifiable property that has descriptive divisions called types.
For example, the ash, oak, and poplar etc. types (groups) subdivide the tree classification category, i.e. 'The tree (classification) is oak (type)'.

A type (group) divides the classification property according to the defined taxonomy.
For example, the red, green, blue etc. types (groups) subdivide the color classification.

A state basis is a prescribed list of properties used to describe system(s) or object(s).

A state descriptor is the list which contains the value or type for each of the properties in the specified  state basis for a particular object or system.