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One 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.
Marbles are usually made of glass( The kind you play with).
Marbles are named because of their function and not what they are made of. Marbles can be make from any substance that holds a spherical shape.Now, and historically, marbles have been made of Glass, Ceramic and stone etc.The most common substances used are the ones which have useful weight.
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.
One can purchase glass marbles at various internet marketplaces or brick and motar stores such as Walmart,Target, Ebay, Amazon, Lowes, and Home Depot.