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FranOne possible way to separate wooden marbles from glass marbles is by using a magnetic field. Since wooden marbles are typically not magnetic, while glass marbles are also not magnetic, one can use a strong magnet to attract and separate the wooden marbles from the glass marbles. The magnet will attract the wooden marbles while the glass marbles will remain unaffected and can be easily sorted out.
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Why are marbles called marbles?
Marbles originated in ancient Rome and Egypt and were made from marble (rock). However this was expensive so people tried to find alternatives and in 1846 a German glass blower invemnted a marble made from glass.
Are marbles magnetic?
Not if it is a glass marble, but you can get metal marbles which would be magnetic in many cases.
How much do marbles weight?
Depends on the size of the marble, and what it is made from. Most playing marbles are glass, about 9/16ths of an inch, and weigh a bit less than 0.16 ounces.
What is marbles made out of?
Marble (The Stone) is made from limestone that has been compresses and heated. Marbles are made of glass. They were thought to date back to the stone age whereit was played with small pebbles or balls of unrefined clay. Clay marbles have been found in Egyptian Tombs
How much do marbles weigh?
Oh, dude, marbles can weigh anywhere from like 0.1 to 1 ounce each, depending on their size and material. So, if you want the exact weight, you'll have to weigh them individually on a scale. But hey, who's got time for that, am I right?
