This seamless 3D PBR texture presents a highly detailed coal surface characterized by compacted layered and stratified formations in a deep coal black color. The material composition mimics natural coal an organic sedimentary rock primarily composed of carbon-rich mineral layers with fine grain orientation and fissured structural details. The texture reflects the dry dusty residue and coarse grain particles typical of weathered coal surfaces capturing the subtle porosity and fractured layering that arise from natural compaction and stratification processes. The surface finish simulates a matte slightly roughened appearance consistent with coal exposed to environmental aging without any metallic sheen enhancing realism for photorealistic 3D rendering projects.
In terms of PBR channel breakdown the BaseColor (Albedo) channel displays the rich coal black pigment with nuanced dark gray highlights emphasizing the stratified layering. The Normal map accentuates the fissured coarse grain details and the subtle ridges formed by compacted layers providing depth and tactile surface variation. Roughness is finely tuned to depict a natural non-reflective texture typical of dry coal residue while the Metallic channel remains near zero reflecting coal’s non-metallic nature. Ambient Occlusion enhances shadowed crevices between layers adding depth and realism and the Height/Displacement map captures the stratified relief and fissures contributing to convincing parallax effects when applied in real-time engines.
Rendered at an 8K resolution this texture is optimized for high-fidelity projects and is fully compatible with Blender Unreal Engine and Unity workflows. Its seamless nature allows for versatile tiling without visible repetition making it ideal for expansive surfaces in architectural visualizations game environments or detailed material studies requiring authentic coal surface appearances. For practical application adjusting the UV scale can help balance the grain size to match scene requirements while subtle tuning of roughness can enhance interaction with various lighting conditions adding to the natural and realistic effect of the compacted layered stratified coal surface in black.
The coal surface compacted material features a 3D texture with layered stratified details in coal color black optimized as an Unreal Blender ready PBR asset.
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.
