Which consequence arises in historic Mughal pietra dura inlay if excessive salts accumulate?

💡 Explanation

Inlay spalling happens because salt efflorescence induces crystallization within pores via osmotic pressure, which separates the inlay from the substrate; therefore, spalling occurs under pressure, rather than thermal expansion/color fading without a pressure mechanism.

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