Which mechanism causes weakening in Mughal pietra dura inlay when exposed to repeated freeze-thaw cycles?

💡 Explanation

The inlay experiences cracking stresses due to differential thermal expansion; because the marble and semiprecious stones expand and contract at different rates, therefore stress accumulates at interfaces, rather than uniform deformation alone causing aesthetic damage with minimal structural impact.

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