Associated with the Root Chakra, Apache' Tears provides support for grief by allowing sadness to passing through and absorbing negativity. Enhances grounding, triggers emotional healing by offering protection against negative emotions, both others and your own. Provides spiritual protection and helps in recovery from abuse.
 
Warm and smooth to the touch, Apache' Tears are reasonably soft and may scratch easily. 
 
**do not use water or salt to cleanse this crystal.**