This seamless 3D texture presents a highly detailed dusty residue matte coal surface in a deep dark gray color captured at an impressive 8K resolution for unparalleled clarity in photorealistic renders. The material composition mimics the natural coal substrate characterized by its fine-grained porous structure and crumbly texture. The coal base appears dry and weathered with subtle micro-variations in grain size and surface roughness that contribute to an authentic matte finish. Organic mineral particles form the core aggregate while fine dusty residues settle into crevices creating a natural residue layer that adds depth and complexity to the surface. The dark gray coloration is achieved through a blend of carbon-rich pigments and oxide layers reinforcing the coal’s characteristic matte and muted tone without any metallic sheen.
In terms of PBR channels the BaseColor (Albedo) captures the rich dark gray coal color with dusty highlights and subtle color shifts from residue deposits. The Normal map emphasizes the porous crumbly texture reproducing the intricate grain orientation and micro-roughness found on natural coal surfaces. Roughness values are tuned to deliver a predominantly matte finish with slight variations that reflect the fine dusty residue avoiding any glossy reflections. The Metallic channel remains near zero consistent with the non-metallic organic nature of coal. Ambient Occlusion enhances the depth of the porous cavities and crevices while the Height/Displacement map provides realistic surface elevation changes ideal for parallax or tessellation effects in engine shaders.
This texture is optimized for seamless tiling making it perfect for large-scale surfaces without visible repetition artifacts and it’s fully compatible and ready to use in Blender Unreal Engine and Unity projects. For best results it is recommended to adjust the UV scale to maintain the fine grain detail visible at close inspection and to tweak roughness parameters slightly to match the lighting conditions of your scene. The height map can be utilized effectively for parallax occlusion mapping to enhance the perception of depth on flat geometry bringing added realism to coal surface renders.
The coal surface features a dusty residue and matte finish exhibiting a dark gray color with a realistic unreal Blender-ready PBR texture composition.
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.
