Material scientists believe the light results from a recombination of electrical charges that become separated when crystals are fractured. Wint-O-Green Life Savers work especially well for creating such sparks, because wintergreen oil (methyl salicylate) is fluorescent and converts ultraviolet light into blue light. Some other minerals, such as quartz, are triboluminescent, emitting light when rubbed together.
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