Which consequence emerges when moisture permeates lime mortar in Mughal-era 'pietra dura'?

💡 Explanation

Crystalline efflorescence occurs because soluble salts migrate through porous mortar via capillary action and precipitate upon evaporation, therefore, weakening the bond and causing inlay tessera to detach, rather than forming stable patinas or stone darkening.

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