All Crystals and Stones will have variations in color, shape and size. Pictures are approximations of color, shape and size. Size 1 - 2 cm Apache Tears are form of volcanic glass (obsidian), with trace impurities like magnesium oxide and iron oxide contributing to its color variations; it is considered an amorphous material with no crystal structure. Chakra: Root Grief/Loss: Apache Tear is said to have the ability to lend support during times of sorrow. Forgiveness: Apache Tears are believed to help us to embrace the understanding that we are all flawed spiritual beings in a human incarnation walking the Earth for the purpose of growth and learning, everyone makes mistakes. Growth: Apache Tear is said to embody growth and change that each person is always a part of. Connection to elementals: Apache Tear is said to connect to the energetic and spiritual beings in nature, in particular elementals, especially fire elementals.