Which outcome occurs when unfiltered acidic rainwater contacts the pietra dura inlay on the Taj Mahal?

💡 Explanation

When acidic rainwater contacts the marble, selective leaching occurs; because carbonates within the marble react with the acid, weakening structural integrity. Carbonate dissolution accelerates marble decay rather than compressive integrity, therefore the surface undergoes pitting rather than being strengthened.

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