Which mechanism hinders long-term color preservation when Mughal artisans used pietra dura inlay outdoors?

💡 Explanation

Differential thermal expansion causes material stresses and cracking along boundaries because different stones expand and contract at varying rates with temperature changes, therefore the inlay detaches rather than being preserved. Other options do cause degradation but at a lower order.

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