Magnesite is a mined stone that generally begins in a cream or white color before being enhanced with dye. Magnesite is short for magnesium carbonate, and is famous for its dye-able and carving qualities. This Magnesite was mined, cut and polished in East Asia. The beads measure 15mm in diameter by 2mm to 4mm thick. The hole size measures about .5mm to 1mm. The strand measures from 11" to 8" inches long and there are approximately 76 - 80 beads on a strand.All photos have been taken indoors with daylight bulbs, but as always, computer and mobile screens display colors differently.