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Triboluminescence is the phenomenon where light is emitted when materials are mechanically stressed, such as when they are scratched, crushed, or rubbed. In the case of moon rocks, researchers observed that when these rocks were subjected to mechanical stress, they produced visible light. This occurs due to the breaking of chemical bonds in the minerals, leading to the excitation of electrons which then release energy in the form of light as they return to their ground state. This unique property helps scientists study the physical and chemical characteristics of lunar materials.

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