Apache Tears

The term “Apache Tears” refers to small round pebbles made of obsidian, which is black or dark-colored volcanic glass. Apache Tears are considered extremely strong healing stones, known to help navigate grief and loss. Apache Tears are said to have the ability ability to lend support during times of sorrow. Apache Tears can also help those struggling with depression. Apache Tears are said to absorb negative energy. Apache Tears heal old wounds and remove self limitations. Apache Tears are said to help increase analytical abilities, precision, and assists in developing a forgiving attitude. Apache Tears can also facilitate spontaneity.

Their name comes from the First Nations Apache tribe in the United States. They were named after a gruesome and tragic story about the Apache tribe.

In the 1870s, a small group of Apache warriors met the American Cavalry in a battle. They were sorely outnumbered, and it became clear that they could not win the battle. Instead of conceding defeat and being captured and murdered, they decided to ride their horses off the side of a mountain to their deaths.

According to the story, when the wives and children of these warriors heard this story, their tears turned to stones when they touched the ground where their warriors fell. These stones were left scattered across the desert, where they can now be found.