Howlite is a well-known stone recognized for its dye-able qualities. It is a soft, porous mineral that is usually enhanced with dyes and resins to create colorful beads. Most Howlite is mined in Canada and the USA, then processed and created into beads in East Asia.Each bead varies in size, shape and color no two beads are exactly alike. Because these are natural stone beads, each one has its own character including crackling, inclusions, chips, etc...All photos have been taken indoors with daylight, but as always, computer and mobile screens display colors differently.Length: 8mmWidth: 8mmHole size: .8mm to 1mm, varies per strandStrand length: about 7" inches longQuantity: Q24 beads per strandMaterial: Howlite