Apache tears are rounded, black, natural, glassy pebbles or nodules and have formed from old lava flows due to erosion. (Stock 567) When the Apache tears are slabbed, they are translucent and a light smoky color. Size of the individual rough Arizona Apache tears are from 3/4" to 1" plus each. For tumbling tips for Apache tears see Tumbling with rotary or barrel tumblers. They will make very nice tumbled stones and also use for jewelry, or give to a budding geologist for a sample as is for an interesting addition to a collection. Apache tears are sold by the pound and the image shows a one pound sample. Click here for the HOME PAGE