Which consequence arose when water pressure changed seasonally in the Taj Mahal's pietra dura inlay?

💡 Explanation

Staining happened on the Taj Mahal's pietra dura because fluctuating water tables caused salts to move via capillary action, therefore leaving deposits behind as water evaporated, rather than affecting the structural integrity or thermal expansion.

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