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Apache Tears
Polished Apache Tears Gemstones
| Pictured above is tumbled Apache Tears. These tumble-polished stones range in diameter from about 3/4 to 1 inch (19 to 25 mm). The stones that you receive will be similar in size, shape and color to the stones shown above. These Apache Tears gemstones are perfect for a variety of crafts, decorating and jewelry projects - or simply to admire!
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Warning
Polished stones can be a choking hazard for small children. |
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Tumbled Apache Tears
Size Range: Approximately 3/4" to 1" (19-25 mm)
Stone Count: About 75 to 110 stones per pound
From: Arizona
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Treasure Bags! Velour pouches for storing
stones or giving them as gifts. | |
Apache Tears are round nodules of obsidian that polish to a beautiful jet black color. If you hold them up
to the light you will see that many of them are a translucent to transparent glass.
For sale here are beautifully polished Apache Tears gemstones. These tumbled stones are sold in 4 ounce
(113 gram), 8 ounce (226 gram) and one pound (453 gram) bags. Your stones will be similar in size, shape and color to
the stones pictured above. They are perfect for a variety of jewelry and craft projects - or simply to admire.
More information about Apache Tears:
Apache Tears are popular as gemstones. They are frequently made into pendants and earrings. Many are sold in the
rough or as brightly-polished tumbled stones.
The name "Apache Tears" is from a Native American legend of Arizona. During a battle between Apaches and the US
Cavalry in 1870 the outnumbered Apaches, facing defeat, rode their horses over a cliff rather than allow themselves
to be killed by their enemy. Their families cried with they received the sad news and their tears turned to stone
as they hit the ground.
Apache Tears are found at many locations around the world where geologically recent volcanic activity
from granitic magmas has occurred. At some locations the Apache Tears are found in perlite.
The most widely known localities for collecting Apache Tears are in Arizona.
Apache Tears Properties |
| Color |
Usually black. Rarely brown or red. |
| Hardness |
5 - 5.5 |
| Optical Properties |
Translucent |
| Luster |
Vitreous |
| Cleavage |
None. Conchoidal fracture. |
| Crystal Properties |
Amorphous |
| Specific Gravity |
2.3 - 2.5 |
| Mineral / Rock Type |
A varieity of obsidian - an igneous rock. |
| Healing Properties |
None scientifically proven. |
| Other Properties |
Sometimes transparent when held up to light. Heavily included. |
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Keychain Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit comes with six keychains and an assortment of bell-caps to accommodate stones of different sizes. We recommend "medium" (3/4 inch to 1 inch) or "large" (7/8 inch to 1 1/4 inch) " size stones. |
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Necklace Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit comes with three necklace chains (16 inch), three bails (to hold the bell-caps) and an assortment of bell-caps to accommodate stones of different sizes. We recommend "medium" size stones (3/4 inch to 1 inch). |
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Tie Tac Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit contains three tie tac sets. We recommend "small" (1/2 inch to 3/4 inch)or "medium" (3/4 inch to 1 inch) size stones. |
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Glue: Epoxy 330:
A water-clear glue made for bonding gem materials to metal findings and for bonding glass, china ceramics and other non-porous materials. Mix Part A with Part B, apply, hardens in two hours. |
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The words "gold" and "silver" as used above are colors and do not imply precious metal content. |
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