When the Taj Mahal's marble surface weathers due to fluctuating humidity, which degradation mechanism reduces detail in its pietra dura inlay?

💡 Explanation

Detail is lost due to differential thermal expansion because alternating hot/cold cycles causes the marble and inlay stones to expand and contract at mismatched rates, therefore, cracking and loosening occurs rather than consistent erosion from wind.

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