Which deterioration process diminishes intricate pietra dura inlay work?

💡 Explanation

Differential thermal expansion causes cracking, as each inlaid stone expands and contracts differently with temperature changes, because the coefficients of thermal expansion vary. Stress fractures in the weaker mortar therefore propagate, rather than uniform expansion, which would preserve the bonding.

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