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. These beads were mined, dyed and carved in East Asia.The beads measure 17mm long by 14mm wide by 17mm thick. The hole size measures about .5mm to 1mm in diameter. The strand measures about 8" inches long and there are approximately 12 beads on a strand.All photos have been taken indoors with daylight bulbs, but as always, computer and mobile screens display colors differently.