Which unintended consequence was observed across centuries in Mughal monuments due to unanalyzed properties of marble?

💡 Explanation

Biogenic staining was frequent within marble structures using pietra dura, because moisture enabled microbial sulfur oxidation within inlaid organic materials thereby causing mineral staining. Therefore, unsightly discoloration spread outwards rather than structural weakening.

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