Apache tear obsidian pendant United States A (rolled stone)

Apache Teardrop Obsidian Tumbled Stone Approx 20mm.
Shapes, colors and patterns may vary from stone to stone.

Apache Tear Obsidian is a stone found in southern Arizona. According to an Indian legend, the Apaches tried to make a pact with the white man. One day, a group of 70 of them left their tribe and decided to go and sign a peace treaty. They were ambushed by soldiers.
Fifty men out of the seventy were shot. The twenty men still alive took refuge on the top of a mountain. They chose to jump into the void, rather than be killed by the hand of the White Man.
When the news reached the rest of the tribe, consisting mainly of women, children and elders, they began to cry in grief. The families of the braves, who were killed, shed many tears which fell on the ground.
These families were so sad that the Great Spirit decided to transform their tears into small black stones. Legend has it that the wearer of an Apache Tear Obsidian will cry no more.
In reality, they are small "drops" of volcanic glass. They are often caught in gray perlite (volcanic rock that contains water). This presence of water during cooling causes the obsidian to hydrate. The water that penetrates the glass is converted to perlite. When the perlite is not completely filled with water, pockets of obsidian remain in the form of Apache Tears pebbles.
This obsidian appears opaque, but when exposed to light, its transparency is discernible. It then resembles smoky quartz. It is said that this stone, when exposed to light, reveals the transparent tears of Apache women.
Apache Teardrop Obsidian is black or dark gray in color with small white inclusions. It is also called "smoky obsidian." It is said to bring good luck to the wearer.
The main deposits are located in Mexico or the United States.

In lithotherapy, Apache Tear Obsidian is particularly recommended for people who have just experienced a tragedy, such as the loss of a loved one, a romantic breakup or an unfair dismissal. It promotes the evacuation of deep sorrows and allows the acceptance of states of suffering. It is a stone of consolation and liberation.

Native Americans use this stone for good luck and to protect them from dark forces. Apache Tear Obsidian acts as armor against negative energies, harmful influences and bad vibes.

This stone allows you to think objectively, to control your feelings and passions. It generates compassion and forgiveness in order to preserve balance. It helps you live in the present moment and releases blockages linked to the past. It encourages you to get rid of resentment, grudges and anger.

During introspection work, it brings to the surface negative feelings that are the cause of psychological blockages. By providing their understanding, it frees people who have difficulty getting rid of the past. It also removes inferiority complexes or lack of self-confidence.

When there are problems in the couple, Apache Tear Obsidian ensures balance in the event of difficulties or crises. It encourages letting go and allows you to give up trying to control everything. It encourages quality communication.