Apache tear obsidian

ETYMOLOGY: Obsius comes from the Roman, who according to the writings of Plinio, discovered the stone in modern Ethiopia.

CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Amorphous.

PRINCIPLE OF FORMATION:  Primary.

CLASS MINERAL: Volcanic rock amorphous rich in silica.

CHEMICAL FORMULA, MINERAL ELEMENTS: KAl2 (Al, Si3, OH) 4.

HARDNESS:5 - 5.5 on the Mohs scale.

FIELDS: USA (Arizona).

MINERALOGY: The volcanic origin formed by the extremely rapid cooling of rich lava silicic acid, cooling is so fast that not enough time for a crystal structure is formed, an amorphous solidified mass is formed with enough mineral inclusions, water and gases. The tear obsidian apache comes from very poor lava foreign substances, it is also called smoky obsidian.

MYTHOLOGY: In 1870 at the foot of the mountain in Arizona Apache Leap, a fierce battle between the cavalry of the United States and 75 Apache Indians fought. Instead of accepting defeat, the Apaches faced the enemy to death. When the families of the brave warriors learned of the tragedy wept for a long time and tears turned into stones falling on the ground. Today, these beautiful translucent stones are called Apache Tears of Good Luck. For American Indians have a Apache tear was a symbol of power, wealth and success, it is the stone that used American shamans for their power in the practice of meditation, shows you what is good and bad, so it is known also as the "stone of truth"

PROPERTIES: It is said that the apache tear obsidian helps take out the negativity very slowly so it can be transmuted, is very good for absorbing negative energy and protect the aura, relieves pain and gives understanding of the sources of tension. The apache tear stimulates analytical capabilities and promotes forgiveness, removes limitations and increases spontaneity.

CHAKRAS: Sacral.

ZODIAC SIGN: Capricorn.

USES: Jewellery, meditation, collection.