This seamless 8K PBR 3D texture captures the intricate details of a fossilized coal surface showcasing its naturally rough and coarse grain structure in a deep black color. The base material reflects organic sedimentary carbonized matter with mineral inclusions and fine dusty residue settled into dry fissures giving the surface an authentically aged and weathered appearance. The texture’s stratification mimics geological layering highlighting subtle variations in porosity and grain orientation typical of fossilized coal while the rough finish emphasizes the tactile uneven surface that enhances realism in digital environments.
In terms of material composition the coal substrate is represented through PBR channels that work together to simulate its physical properties. The BaseColor (Albedo) map conveys the deep black hues with slight variations from mineral impurities and dusty deposits. The Normal map recreates the coarse grain and fissured surface relief adding depth and shadow play. Roughness is calibrated to reflect a matte non-metallic finish with moderate surface irregularities while the Metallic channel remains near zero as coal is non-metallic. Ambient Occlusion enhances crevices and stratification shadows contributing to the fossilized natural look. Height or displacement maps provide additional surface detail perfect for parallax effects or fine bump adjustments.
This texture is optimized for photorealistic rendering workflows and is fully compatible with Blender Unreal Engine and Unity making it versatile for 3D artists working on realistic terrain geological models or environment assets requiring a convincing coal surface. The ultra-high 8K resolution ensures crisp detail even at close camera angles preserving the subtle dusty residues and fissure patterns that define fossilized coal. For best results it is recommended to adjust the UV scale to maintain the natural grain size and to fine-tune the roughness slider in your shader settings to balance between dry matte and slightly reflective appearances depending on lighting conditions.
The coal surface exhibits a rough texture with a deep black color and fossilized details creating an unreal Blender-ready material ideal for realistic PBR rendering.
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.
