How to Cleanse Malachite

Malachite is the ultimate sponge of the crystal world—it happily soaks up any of your bad, negative energy, leaving you feeling cleansed and refreshed.^{[1]XResearch source} But how exactly do you cleanse malachite to get rid of its bad vibes and recharge it with new, positive energy? Read on for plenty of easy ways to purify your malachite, along with some tips and tricks on how to best use this crystal in your daily life.

This article is based on an interview with our spiritual advisor and reiki master, Emily Christensen, founder of Rainbow Raaja. Check out the full interview here.

Things You Should Know

Do not cleanse malachite with water.
Instead, use other crystals, smoke, rice, breath, or earth to cleanse it.
Activate malachite by charging it in sunlight or moonlight.

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Ways to Cleanse Malachite

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Bury the malachite underground for 1-2 days. Find an open section of soil in your yard and bury your crystal beneath the dirt. Let the malachite soak in the earth’s cleansing energy for a day or so before digging it out.^{[2]XResearch source}
- Burying your malachite also helps recharge it with good energy.
Quartz can neutralize any negative energy absorbed in your malachite. All you have to do is set the quartz crystals down in a circle on your table or countertop. Then, place your malachite in the center of the circle for 1 night.^{[3]XResearch source}
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Place the malachite on a slab of selenite for up to 1 day. This moon-white crystal contains a lot of cleansing and healing energy and purges negative vibes from other crystals really easily. All you have to do is cleanse your malachite with selenite for 6-24 hours—afterward, your malachite will be ready to go!^{[4]XResearch source}
- Always cleanse your selenite regularly, especially if you’re using it to purify some of your other crystals.
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Smudge the malachite with smoke. Ignite the end of an incense stick and fan the smoke over the surface of your malachite. As you smudge, make sure that your intentions are completely focused on cleansing and clearing the bad energy out of your crystal.
- Dried herbs can also work well for smudging.
- Always extinguish your incense sticks and herbs when you’re done using them. You may also want to open a window while you smudge so your living space doesn’t fill with smoke.
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Cover the malachite in a bowl of uncooked rice for a night. Pour some uncooked rice into a small bowl and completely bury your crystals in the grains. Leave the malachite alone for the night—afterward, it’ll be purified and ready to use again.^{[5]XResearch source}
- Always throw out the rice afterward! You definitely don’t want to cook and eat the rice now that it’s soaked up all of those bad vibes.
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Breathe on the malachite. Place the malachite in your palm and hold it directly below your mouth. Then, think about completely purifying and revitalizing the crystal. As you meditate on these positive thoughts, blow on the surface of the malachite to get rid of any bad vibes.^{[6]XResearch source}
- Breathing on your malachite also helps charge it with positive intentions.
Grab a tuning fork, crystal singing bowl, or bell and create a consistent, singular tone right next to your malachite.^{[7]XResearch source} Let the sound ring out for at least 5 minutes to completely banish any bad energy.^{[8]XResearch source}
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Set the malachite in a salt circle beneath the moonlight. Place your malachite on an open surface where it can soak in plenty of moonlight. Then, sprinkle a ring of salt around the crystals.
- Make sure that you’re charging your malachite under a full moon.^{[9]XResearch source}
- A windowsill can be a great spot for your crystals to soak in the moonlight.^{[10]XResearch source}

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Can you cleanse malachite with water?

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No, it’s not a good idea to cleanse malachite with water. Believe it or not, malachite is considered a fairly soft crystal—it only ranks between 3.5 and 4 on the Mohs (hardness) scale.^{[11]XResearch source} You’re better off cleansing malachite with a different method.
- Don’t make elixirs with malachite, either, as it’s toxic to eat or drink.^{[12]XResearch source}

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How do you charge malachite?

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Once your malachite is fully cleansed, set it in an open space that gets plenty of direct moonlight. Just keep in mind that this works best during a full moon!^{[13]XResearch source}
Form a ring of quartz crystals on a flat surface and set your malachite in the center.^{[14]XResearch source} If you don’t have any quartz, charge your malachite by setting it next to some tumbled stones (like hematite) instead.
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Use sunlight to charge your crystals. Place your malachite on a clear, open spot on your windowsill that gets plenty of direct sunlight. Just be careful—sunlight charging may fade the color of your malachite.
- If you’d like to play it safe, charge your malachite using moonlight instead.^{[15]XResearch source}

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Healing Properties of Malachite

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Malachite helps heal your heart chakra. When your heart chakra gets blocked, you’re filled with all sorts of negative vibes in your relationships—think jealousy, commitment issues, and grieving. To help unblock this chakra, lie face-up on your back, set the malachite in the center of your chest, empty your mind, and breathe deeply.^{[16]XResearch source}
- Some people like wearing malachite jewelry to help keep their heart chakra in good shape throughout the day.
Lie face-up and place the malachite on your solar plexus chakra, which is right above your belly button. The crystal helps you heal both emotionally and physically—in fact, some believe that it can help with symptoms like cramps, asthma, arthritis, and high blood pressure.^{[17]XResearch source}

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How do you use malachite crystals?

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Set your malachite in the eastern or southeastern part of your home. Eastern-placed malachite helps attract happiness and vitality, while southeastern-placed malachite helps bring abundance.^{[18]XResearch source}
- Malachite is also a great addition to your office space that can help keep you energized during the workday.
With its vibrant green color, it’s no wonder that malachite represents earth and nature. Sit outside the next time you meditate and hold onto your malachite to get a super-strong tie to the earth.^{[19]XResearch source}