This item is approximately (30+/-) 4mm x 13mm Hematite Round Tube Beads temporarily strung on monofilament line. Note: These beads may be Hematite, Hemalyke, Hemalike or Hematine. We can't tell the difference and they are sold to us as Hematite with the same disclosure. Here is a little more info: Hemalyke or Hemalike is a synthetic hematite that is made by grinding up hematite adding a biner (glue) and then press-molding it. . Hemalyke looks very much like natural hematite - it is hard to them apart. Hematine is an artificial version of Hematite. Hematine is widely used in jewelry. Hematine is a recent trade term for a synthetic replicate and is also known by some as hematite pseudomorphous after magnetite. These beads are great for making necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more. Many More Jewelry Making Supplies Coming Soon from Alice's Looking Glass Jewelry!!! Check out my other items! Thank You For Looking! Be sure to add me to your favorites list! Don't forget to sign up for our Newsletter when saving us to your favorites list! Payment and Shipping Information U.S. Buyers Keep Shopping! Take advantage of our shipping discount! First item ships for , all additional items ship for FREE! Above rate is for First Class Mail within the U.S. only. Weight Based Combined Shipping Rates are available for International Buyers as well. Free USPS Shipping (service of our choice) on all U.S. Orders $49 or more International orders of $200 or more! When buying one item, please use the "Buy It Now" button, if building an order please use the Shopping Cart to get our best Combined Shipping Rates. Combined shipping requires combined payment. When paying for multiple items, buyers must pay in one lump sum to receive discounted shipping fees. If your invoice looks wrong to you or you are unsure, PLEASE request an invoice and we will manually correct it for you. PayPal, Credit Debit Cards accepted. Combined shipping available and requires payment be made in one lump sum. See 1st Class Mail rates above or use shipping calculator if displayed. Priority Mail (within U.S. only) = $6.00 for all orders (unless otherwise noted within item description) and usually arrives in 2-3 days after leaving our facility, but not guaranteed. Express Mail (within U.S. only) is guaranteed delivered Next Day or 2nd day to most U.S. locations 365 days a year and includes insurance up to $100.00 value, CHARGE varies by weight. Payment is expected within 10 days. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer?s responsibility. Please check with your country?s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. We do not mark merchandise values below the purchase price or mark items as gifts as US and International government regulations prohibit doing so. ~Thank you for stopping by Alice's Looking Glass Jewelry!~