Tanglewood Hollow
Apache Tears
Apache tears are rounded pebbles or obsidian or “obsidianites” composed of black or dark-colored natural volcanic glass. Internally the pebbles sometimes contain fine bands or microliters and though in reflected light they appear black and opaque, they may be translucent in transmitted light.
The name “Apache tear” comes from a legend of the Apache tribe: about 75 Apaches and the US Calvary fought on a mountain overlooking what is now Superior, Arizona, in the 1870’s. 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.
Pickup available at 93 Storrs Street
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Product information
All orders are processed within 4 business days (excluding weekends and holidays) after receiving your order confirmation email. Orders are shipped from Concord, New Hampshire. You will receive an email notification when your order has shipped.
Please understand that holidays and periods of high traffic such as the Christmas season may cause delays in the shipping and delivery of orders.
Please also keep in mind that delivery timeframes are not guaranteed at this time by any carrier. Country-wide and regional delays should be expected with all carriers, so please place time-sensitive orders well in advance.
Time in transit is estimated from the day that the package is delivered to the carrier.
Domestic Shipping Rates
Shipping charges for your order will be calculated based on weight and will be displayed at checkout. Orders will be shipped via USPS First Class, USPS Priority Mail, or UPS Ground.
We do not provide estimated delivery timeframes for Armed Forces addresses. Please plan on at least several weeks for delivery.
International Shipping
We unfortunately no longer offer international shipping in the wake of international shipping policies and standards changing in ways that our company is unable to uphold. Thank you for understanding.