This seamless 3D PBR texture at an impressive 8K resolution captures the intricate surface of anthracite coal known for its dense solid mineral composition and deep black color. The texture realistically portrays the natural coal substrate with a smooth glossy finish that highlights the material’s fine-grain micro-variations and reflective shiny flakes embedded within the surface. These flakes simulate the coal’s characteristic vitreous luster providing a photorealistic wet appearance that enhances the overall visual fidelity of 3D models requiring authentic anthracite coal surfaces.
The material composition is accurately represented across multiple PBR channels: the BaseColor (Albedo) channel reflects the rich dark black hues of anthracite coal while subtle variations in tone emphasize natural grain and impurities. The Normal map captures the micro-structure and fine surface undulations giving depth to the smooth yet detailed coal surface. Roughness is carefully tuned to mimic the polished shiny finish with areas of slightly varied glossiness where flakes reflect light. This coal surface shows minimal metallic properties so the Metallic map remains low or neutral whereas the Ambient Occlusion channel enhances shadowed crevices and surface irregularities adding realism. Height and Displacement maps provide subtle relief to simulate the dense compact coal structure and its natural layered formation.
Engineered for seamless tiling this anthracite coal texture is optimized for high-end rendering workflows and is fully compatible with Blender Unreal Engine and Unity. Its ultra-high 8K resolution ensures crisp detail even on close-up views making it suitable for architectural visualizations game assets and photorealistic product renders requiring a natural black coal surface with shiny flakes and smooth textures. When using this texture adjusting the UV scale to a smaller size can enhance the perception of fine grain detail while fine-tuning roughness values allows control over the balance between gloss and matte finish to suit different lighting environments and materials setups.
The 3D texture features a coal surface with smooth shiny flakes that provide a realistic PBR appearance optimized for Unreal Engine and Blender-ready workflows.
Using This PBR Texture in Blender
Import the texture maps into Blender with sRGB color space for albedo/base color and
Non-Color for normal, roughness, metallic, AO, height, and ORM maps. Connect normal maps
through a Normal Map node, then adjust UV scale with a Mapping node so the material repeats naturally on
your model.
- Albedo -> Principled BSDF Base Color
- Roughness -> Roughness, Metallic -> Metallic
- Normal -> Normal Map node -> Normal
- Height -> Bump or Displacement depending on render setup
For the full step-by-step setup, see
How to Use Seamless Textures in Blender.
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FAQ
Is this texture seamless and tileable?
Yes. This texture is designed as a seamless tileable PBR material, so it can repeat across large surfaces without visible borders.
Which resolutions and formats are available?
You can download PNG/WEBP versions and use 1K, 2K, 4K and 8K download options when available on the page.
Can I use it in Blender, Unreal Engine and Unity?
Yes. The download options and engine-mapped ZIP workflow are designed for Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity Standard, URP and HDRP material pipelines.
Is commercial use allowed?
Yes. The texture is available under the AITextured free commercial license. Review the license page for redistribution and AI-training restrictions.
