{"product_id":"apache-tear","title":"Apache Tear - Rough","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:1ef44b5f-32e8-4fbd-8191-0eff7b5f8952-0\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:1ef44b5f-32e8-4fbd-8191-0eff7b5f8952-0\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:1ef44b5f-32e8-4fbd-8191-0eff7b5f8952-0\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-15 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f77b6b94-fec5-45f0-87c0-5aeaf4b5a7c4\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1un8s72\" data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"425\"\u003eMetaphysical Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"519\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"519\"\u003ePlease note that these are traditional spiritual beliefs and are not scientifically proven.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13lpf6v\" data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eA comforting stone during times of grief, loss, and emotional healing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"86me6u\" data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"652\"\u003eBelieved to gently absorb and transmute negative energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"68qx8w\" data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"718\"\u003eEncourages grounding, emotional resilience, and inner strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tlwc5d\" data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eHelps release old emotional wounds, fear, guilt, and sadness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jcsis6\" data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eSupports forgiveness and moving forward after difficult life experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yd29di\" data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eOffers protection while promoting a calm, balanced state of mind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kxioy1\" data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eOften used during meditation to encourage emotional clarity and spiritual growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kxioy1\" data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eApache Tears\u003cstrong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"93\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kxioy1\" data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"93\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"93\"\u003eTumbled Apache Tear (Natural Volcanic Obsidian)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"402\"\u003eApache Tears are beautiful, naturally formed pieces of black volcanic glass that have been gently tumbled to reveal their smooth, polished surface. Unlike most black obsidian, many Apache Tears become slightly translucent when held up to a bright light, revealing warm brown or smoky tones within the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ka5t1a\" data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eComposition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eApache Tear is a naturally occurring variety of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eobsidian\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is volcanic glass formed when lava cools extremely rapidly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bbszpy\" data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eMineral Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural volcanic glass (not a true mineral because it has no crystal structure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jnalsc\" data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eChemical Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily silicon dioxide (SiO₂), usually about 70–75%, along with small amounts of iron, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and other trace elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"65qgsc\" data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–5.5 on the Mohs scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ifkgfl\" data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep black to dark brown, often translucent around the edges when held to the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1pqec8k\" data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003eEthically Sourced\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003eHigh-quality Apache Tears are found almost exclusively in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003esouthwestern United States\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly in Arizona and New Mexico. Many are collected from long-established deposits on public or private land under applicable regulations, and reputable suppliers work with small-scale American miners and rockhounds who collect the stones responsibly with minimal environmental impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003eWhen purchasing Apache Tears, look for suppliers who:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2252\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kbkvv1\" data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003eSource directly from U.S. mining operations or licensed collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o1alvn\" data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003eFollow local collecting regulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vctlds\" data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2195\"\u003eMinimize environmental disturbance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ppbnsf\" data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2252\"\u003eSupport fair wages and transparent sourcing practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15upa37\" data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003eSymbolism \u0026amp; History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2648\"\u003eAccording to Apache tradition, the name \"Apache Tear\" comes from a legend in which the tears shed by Apache women after the loss of their loved ones turned into these dark volcanic stones. 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