(Internal # R685-12) This is a genuine Apache tears specimen, black obsidian or volcanic glass in matrix (mother stone which is natural PERLITE). MEDIUM piece, average 2 to 2-1/2" diameter, boxes weight is 8 ounces. What you see in to photo is what you get. APACHE TEARS Made of obsidian, a natural glass formed during volcanic eruptions. If you are given one by a friend, it is bad luck to give it away. Here's the Apache Native-American Legend: "One day a party of Apache Indians was ambushed by an enemy tribe. The Apaches fought bravely but were greatly outnumbered and were driven to the top of a very high mountain. Their arrows were gone, and they could fight no longer. Refusing to be taken captive, they leaped, as one, from the cliffs to the rocks below. The Apache women, grief-stricken over the death of their brave warriors, shed torrents of tears. The tears became petrified and turned to stone. " Apache tears are actually small pieces of obsidian or volcanic glass. When held in the palm of your hand, the stone appears to be black. When held to the light, you can see through the stone. WE SHIP WORLDWIDE, see the chart for postage to your country. Click on our Store tag for SIMILAR items.