The white lava beads are nice, but the ones I received had a lot of irregular shaped ones (which I'd expect a few) as compared with the photo. Also, these feel very gritty compared to black lava beads. This is my first time working with anything other than black, so maybe that's simply the result of the "coloring" process. Overall, I'll use them, but they feel more like a coral texture than lava rock.I am so very happy with these Linsoir Natural stone Lava beads. I have ordered a good variety of lava beads and none compare to these. So far only Linsoir are truly porous enough to accept your essential oils and that is what I was looking for when ordering Lava stone.. I will be ordering from Linsoir again very soon.As others have said already, the texture is different from other lava beads I have ordered in the past. Also, the hole is much larger than any of the others I have, probably large enough to use on a hemp string.I was looking for beads that I could use with my essential oils. Out of the few varieties that I ordered, this was the only one that didn't have a waxy/plastic look or feel. I am very happy with my purchase and the items arrived promptly.not all beads are perfectly round, but they have nice, large holes for stringing on all size cordsGreat product! Exactly as described! Highly recommended seller. Know what you want and you will get it! Guarantee :)Great for bead making. Absorbs essential oils well. The color is exactly how it is online.Beautiful beads