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← HistoryWhich outcome occurred in Mughal gardens when water stagnation impaired pietra dura?
A)Algae induced carbonate dissolution.✓
B)Oxidation increased metal reinforcement
C)Thermal stress cracked surrounding stones
D)Erosion undercut foundation strength
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Algae growth resulted in carbonate dissolution because stagnant water allowed proliferation that released biogenic acids. The acids then attacked the carbonate-based inlays rather than other damage patterns; therefore, the decorations degraded.
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