{"product_id":"apache-tear-tumbled-stone","title":"Apache Tear Tumbled Stone","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eApache Tear is a rounded nodule of translucent black obsidian\u003c\/strong\u003e — a natural volcanic glass, not a man-made material — that glows deep smoky brown when held to the light. Polished into a smooth tumbled form, each piece is small, dark, and softly translucent at the edges. Because Apache Tear is natural, translucency and shape vary from piece to piece — each one is unique.\u003ch2\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApache Tear (obsidian)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolcanic glass (natural, amorphous silica) — not man-made\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness (Mohs)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–5.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTranslucent black to smoky brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChakra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditionally used for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrief support, grounding, gentle emotional protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \/ Water-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrief rinsing fine; dry after; protect from hard knocks (glass)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMeaning \u0026amp; history\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eApache Tear is a form of obsidian — natural volcanic glass formed when lava cools rapidly — named for a folk legend of mourning and tears. In crystal tradition, it is associated with grief support, grounding, and gentle emotional comfort, and many people keep it close during times of loss or sadness for a sense of quiet comfort and forgiveness. It is often linked to the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/root-chakra\"\u003eRoot chakra\u003c\/a\u003e. Pair it with other pieces from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/black-obsidian\"\u003eblack obsidian\u003c\/a\u003e collection or the broader \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stones\"\u003estones\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHold it during reflective or healing meditation, carry it as a comforting pocket companion, or keep it close during difficult times. Its small, smooth form makes it easy to hold in the palm or slip into a pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; cleansing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrief contact with water is fine, but avoid long soaking and dry the stone afterward. Because Apache Tear is a natural glass, protect it from hard knocks or drops that could chip the edges. Common cleansing methods include smoke, sound, or moonlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Apache Tear and what is it traditionally used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApache Tear is a natural, translucent black obsidian — a volcanic glass, not man-made — traditionally associated with grief support, grounding, and gentle emotional comfort. This is a decorative and symbolic piece, not a health product or medical device.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Apache Tear water-safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrief contact with water is generally fine since obsidian is a natural glass, but avoid long soaking and dry it afterward; because it's glass, protect it from hard knocks that could chip the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe for daily carry or sun exposure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it can be carried daily and kept in normal sunlight; just handle it gently since, like any glass, it can chip if dropped on a hard surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I cleanse and charge it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon methods include smoke, sound, or moonlight; a quick rinse and thorough drying also works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I tell it's genuine natural obsidian?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenuine Apache Tear shows natural translucency at thin edges with a smoky brown glow in light, and its shape and clarity vary piece to piece — it is not a perfectly uniform, mass-produced glass bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat pairs well with Apache Tear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's often paired with other grounding root-chakra stones such as \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/black-obsidian\"\u003eblack obsidian\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/smoky-quartz\"\u003esmoky quartz\u003c\/a\u003e from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stones\"\u003estones\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is Apache Tear and what is it traditionally used for?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Apache Tear is a natural, translucent black obsidian — a volcanic glass, not man-made — traditionally associated with grief support, grounding, and gentle emotional comfort. 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