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Which consequence results when thermal expansion stresses mosaic tiles secured with 'pietra dura'?

A)Reduced thermal conductivity locally
B)Cracking within the mortar substrate
C)Increased moisture permeation rate
D)Local change of chromatic resonance

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Cracking initiates due to coefficient differences causing stress; crack propagation is the mechanism. Mosaics debond because tensile stress exceeds the mortar's strength; therefore, tiles separate, rather than alter thermal or optical properties which impact other factors.

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