‘Apache Tears’ Obsidian (ROUGH) in Perlite Matrix – 140g approx

Description These are natural Apache Tears as they come out of the ground with the white surrounding Perlite matrix material still present. All the qualities that you would expect for Black Obsidian but this prized type is not all it seems.  The characteristic qualities of Obsidian are there but if you hold the piece to the light you will see there is a translucent quality not normally present.  This is the quality that defines the ‘Apache Tear’.  However it should also be a ‘nugget’ formation and originate from Arizona USA to be a true Apache Tear.  The name “Apache tear” comes from a legend of the Apache tribe: about 75 Apaches and the US Cavalry fought on a mountain overlooking what is now Superior, Arizona in the 1870s. Facing defeat, the outnumbered Apache warriors rode their horses off the mountain to their deaths rather than be killed. The wives and families of the warriors cried when they heard of the tragedy; their tears turned into stone upon hitting the ground. Its subtle male energies attract the spiritual adventures, it keeps energy well grounded, clears subconscious blocks and brings an experience and understanding of silence, detachment, wisdom and love. Excellent for use managing grief. A powerful healer for those it recognises, not to be used unconsciously. CHAKRAS: HEART SACRAL and ROOT ZODIAC: SCORPIO