Which structural decay emerges in Byzantine mosaics when alkaline mortars interact with humid exposure over centuries?

💡 Explanation

Tessera detachment and spalling occur due to ALKALI-SILICA REACTION between the alkaline mortar and silica within the tesserae itself; because constant humidity cycles exacerbate the alkali attack, therefore this decay appears rather than uniform color change which arises from pigment instability.

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