Apache Tear/Black Obsidian Tumblestones XL
Apache Tear/Black Obsidian Tumblestones XL
Tumblestones or tumbled stones have been tumbled with grit in a large tumbling machine to create a polished surface that is pleasant to hold and is also good for reflecting the colour of the stone. They are a great, inexpensive way to get to know crystals and to start building your collection. They are also perfect tools for healing and gridmaking.
These tumblestones are our 'standard stock' and we usually have You will receive one of the items in the photograph, chosen intuitively by us for you.
Apache tears are natural, rounded pebbles of obsidian which are found in the United States, often Arizona. They appear black, but are translucent when held up to the light. They are often found in the grey mineral Perlite.
The name comes from a legend of the Apache people. In the 1870s the US Cavalry greatly outnumbered the Apache warriors in battle who rose their horses off a mountain rather than be killed. The tears of their wives and families were said to be turned to stone.
Apache tear obsidian is gently grounding and very protective.
