Nice, smooth chunks of amethyst make up this dramatic strand. The chunks are random, ranging in size from 12 mm to 22 mm across. The are on average 10 mm wide. The color of the amethyst varies. Some are translucent, some are deep purple to the point of being opaque. Some have white highlights and some do not. The faceting is also big; a couple of sharp angles on each face. These would be great for any type of primitive project. Each strand is 16 inches long and contains approximately 30 beads.