This seamless 8K 3D PBR texture showcases a highly detailed coal surface characterized by layered sedimentary formations in a deep dark gray color. The base material reflects a natural organic substrate composed of compacted carbon-rich mineral layers tightly bound by natural adhesives formed through geological processes. The surface exhibits coarse grains interspersed with dusty residue and subtle fissures that reveal the stratified nature of sedimentary coal. Porosity is low but visible in micro-cracks and weathered areas contributing to a dry matte finish with naturally roughened texture. The dark gray coal color is rich and true to life enhanced by subtle oxide layers and mineral inclusions that add depth and visual complexity to the surface appearance. This combination of mineral sediment organic binders and layered grain orientation creates an authentic and tactile coal surface ideal for photorealistic 3D rendering and modeling projects where realistic sedimentary coal textures are required.
In the PBR workflow the BaseColor/Albedo channel captures the coal’s dark gray pigmentation mixed with dusty muted highlights that emphasize the sediment layers. The Normal map accurately represents the fissured surface details and the coarse grain structure adding realistic depth and shadow interplay. Roughness values range from medium to high reflecting the dry non-reflective finish typical of coal while the Metallic channel remains near zero as coal is non-metallic. Ambient Occlusion enhances the crevices and fissures reinforcing the stratified look and the Height/Displacement map conveys the subtle elevation shifts of the layered sediment perfect for parallax or tessellation effects. This texture is optimized at a massive 8K resolution ensuring exceptional clarity and detail for close-up renders.
Designed for compatibility with Unreal Engine Blender and Unity this coal surface layered sediment texture is ready for seamless integration into any physically based rendering pipeline. For optimal results it is recommended to carefully adjust the UV scale to preserve fine grain details and to fine-tune roughness settings depending on lighting conditions to enhance realism. The height map can also be leveraged for advanced parallax effects to simulate the subtle depth variations of the fissured coal surface adding an extra layer of immersion to your materials. This texture is ideal for architects game developers and visual effects artists seeking a natural stratified coal surface with realistic fissures and coarse sediment detail at the highest resolution available.
The 3d texture features a coal color dark gray with a coal surface fissured pattern designed to be unreal blender ready for accurate PBR material representation.
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.
