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From wikipedia: Apache tears are rounded nodules of obsidian (volcanic black glass) with diameter from about 0.5 to 5 cm. An Apache tear looks opaque by reflected light, but translucent when held up to light.

An 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.
American singer songwriter Johnny Cash wrote lyrics entitled Apache Tears for his album Bitter Tears

Questions & Comments

What an incredible tale! I love it! Its a shame that everyone with stuff like this doesnt do their homework and post all the info as you did!

May 3rd, 2012 at 6:28:57 AM PDT by

Thank you for the compliment. Our history and heritage is very important to me.

May 4th, 2012 at 12:47:17 PM PDT by

I have one that's still in the stone we found it in. We found it in the mountains in Az. They are really pretty

May 4th, 2012 at 5:19:33 PM PDT by

I agree. The history in Az is just breath taking. I lived there for 5 years and found out something new everyday.

May 5th, 2012 at 9:28:38 AM PDT by

fanned and watching

May 5th, 2012 at 4:35:01 PM PDT by

Are they drilled to use as beads?

May 5th, 2012 at 8:13:29 PM PDT by

Apache tear drops (winner will receive five) is in the Crafts | Beading & Jewelry Supplies category