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Which consequence increased when 17th-century Mughal structures experienced extensive water damage?

A)Internal crystal structure fracturing
B)Accelerated pietra dura detachment
C)Decreased thermal expansion coefficient
D)Reduced visible light transmission

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Water infiltration caused expansion and weakening of the mortar beds supporting the pietra dura inlay due to cyclical freeze-thaw. This promoted mechanical debonding via adhesive failure, therefore leading to accelerated detachment, rather than intrinsic changes to the stone itself.

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