Apache Tears

Grief  •  Protection  •  Comfort  

Apache Tears are Obsidian pebbles, a gentler form of obsidian that comforts us during times of grief​ or distress.  It slowly releases negative energy and protects our Aura

Apache Tears are formed when small balls of molten lava are thrown up into the air then cool and solidify before hitting the ground.  

Apache Tears supports us through the mourning process of grief, whether that be the loss of a loved one, divorce or bankruptcy.  They allow healing tears to flow and guides us to a place of peace and acceptance.  Keep your Apache Tears with you and roll it in your hand letting it soothe and comfort you.  

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HISTORY and FOLKLORE

Apache Tears look opaque, but hold them up to the light and you'll see they are translucent.

They are a type of Black Obsidian that is formed when hot lava spews out of a volcano and solidifies before hitting the ground.  

The name "Apache Tear" comes from a legend of the Apache tribe.  In the 1870's, about 75 Apache Warriors and the US Calvary, fought on a mountain over looking what is now Superior, Arizona.  The Apache Warriors were outnumbered, so rather than face be defeated and killed, they rode their horses off the mountain to their deaths.  The wives and families of the warriors cried day and night for over a month when they heard of the tragedy; their tears turned into stone when they hit the ground forming Apache Tears.  



METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES

EMOTIONAL PROPERTIES


  • Gently brings out suppressed emotions so they can be processed and dissolved
  • Grounds us​, helping us feel safe and secure
  • Soothes and comforts us when distressed ​
  • Helps us let go of long-held grievances and and grudges allows us to forgive ourselves and others
  • Supports and comforts us through distress and the mourning process of grief, whether that be the loss of a loved one, divorce or bankruptcy
  • Allows healing tears to flow and guides us to a place of peace and acceptance
  • Soothes in time of shock

 

SPIRITUAL PROPERTIES


  • Slowly draws out negative energy so it can be transmuted ​
  • Absorbs negative energy​
  • Protects our Aura​
  • Provides physical, emotional and spiritual protection
  • Provides a barrier for any one supporting people who are sick or dealing with traumatic experiences.  It keeps a barrier so you can provide the best care possible without taking on board negative energy



 
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Apache Tears may be helpful for:

  • Detoxifying
  • Muscle spasm
  • Helps our body absorb vitamins C and D


ENVIRONMENTAL PROPERTIES

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FACTS

Appearance and Variations

APACHE TEARS: Small pebbles of Obsidian formed when small balls of molten lava are thrown up into the air then cool and solidify before hitting the ground.

BLACK OBSIDIAN: The most common form of Obsidian

BLUE OBSIDIAN:  While Blue Obsidian is a form of naturally occurring volcanic glass it's extremely rare and expensive and would only be found in a highly specialised specimen store.  Blue Obsidian sold by retailers, including us, is a manufactured glass.

MAHOGANY OBSIDIAN:  Black with Dark Red - Brown formed by Hematite inclusions.  

SNOWFLAKE OBSIDIAN:   White blotchy or snowflake patterns are formed by inclusions of the mineral Cristobalite.

SILVERSHEEN or GOLDSHEEN Obsidian:  Formed by including of tiny gas bubbles from the lava flow.  

RAINBOW OBSIDIAN:  Rainbow colouring seen when sun or artificial light is shone on the Obsidian.  The rainbow-like sheen is formed by nano rods of Hebenbergite.  

 



HEALTH RISKS:  None known, you should always treat mineral specimens with care.

APPEARANCE and VARIATIONS

COLOURS:  Black - Dark Brown

UV REACTION:  None 

DIAPHANEITY:  Translucent

LUSTRE:

 

CRYSTAL FAMILY:   

Amorphous Material
            ↓
   Volcanic Glass
            ↓
    Apache Tears


FORMATION:    

CRYSTAL SYSTEM:  Amorphous  

CRYSTAL HABIT:  :  

CHEMICAL FORMULA:

HARDNESS:  5 - 5.5  on the Mohs scale

LOCATIONS:   -

 

GENERAL

CHAKRA:  Root Chakra

BIRTHSTONE:  -

ZODIAC:  Aries

ANNIVERSARY:   -

PLANETS:   Saturn

ARCHANGEL:  Archangel , the Angel of 

VIBRATION:  6

ESSENTIAL OIL:  -

CLEANSING:  Our favourite way to cleanse Apache Tear is with fire, either sitting the Apache Tear next to an open fire or candle, or carefully passing it through the flame of a candle three times. 

CARE:  Protect Apache Tears from:

✂️  Sharp objects
〰️  Ultrasonic cleaners



FURTHER READING and REFERENCES:
- Adam Barralet 
- The Crystal Encyclopaedia: Judy Hall
- Geology .Com
- Wikipedia

 

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