A copper ore. 15 - 16 inch strand temporarily strung (claspless) From the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Cut in China! About 30 beads per strand. One day malachite will be scarce and you'll wish you'd bought some of this at this fabulous price. God takes so long to make this. One of these days, in the next 40 years, I may talk to him personally about the problem. I have an appointment already.