Description

Apache Tears, also known as Obsidianite and Marekanite, is a special variety of black Obsidian that crystallized in the form of small, indented pebbles.

Price is for 1 stone approximately 3cm in diameter

Meaning

Apache tears are spiritual stones of healing, protection, and emotional renewal, originating from a legend of Apache women weeping for lost warriors. They are believed to absorb sorrow, bring comfort during grief, and offer a path toward emotional honesty and forgiveness. Spiritually, they are associated with the Root Chakra, providing grounding and connection to the Earth. 

The name “Apache Tears”, comes from a sad backstory that takes place during the height of the American Indian War. In the 1870s there was a fierce battle between the U.S. Cavalry and about 75 members of the Apache Tribe. This conflict took place atop a mountain (posthumously renamed Apache Leap) overlooking present-day Superior, Arizona. As the American Indians became outnumbered and enemy forces were approaching with haste, the tribesmen decided to take their fate into their own hands and  ride their horses off the cliff to their death. As family members and wives of the great men heard the tragic news, they began to weep and cry endless tears. It is these tears that are believed to have been turned into stone, in what we refer to as Apache tears