This seamless 3D PBR 8K texture captures the intricate beauty of carnelian onyx, a natural stone known for its warm, rich tones and polished smooth veins. The material is characterized by a dense, fine-grained carbonate substrate, primarily composed of calcite with traces of iron oxide that impart the distinctive carnelian hues ranging from deep reds to soft ambers. The stone’s formation results in layered mineral veins with subtle tonal variation, creating a visually dynamic composition that balances translucency and opacity. These veins weave through the surface in fluid, sinuous patterns, offering a natural, organic form typical of high-quality onyx slabs.
The texture’s surface finish is a high-gloss polish, enhancing the stone’s reflective properties and natural shine. This polished finish reduces surface roughness, allowing light to refract and reflect within the mineral veins, producing depth and a subtle sense of translucency. The PBR maps correspond closely to these physical attributes: the BaseColor (Albedo) channel displays the warm, variegated color palette; the Normal map defines the smooth yet subtly undulating vein contours; Roughness is calibrated low to mimic the glossy finish; Metallic remains minimal, as onyx is a non-metallic mineral; Ambient Occlusion enhances the spatial depth around vein intersections; and the Height/Displacement map captures the gentle relief of the veins and natural fissures.
Designed for photorealistic natural stone simulations, this texture is optimized for 8K resolution, ensuring exceptional detail and clarity even on large-scale surfaces. Its seamless nature allows for infinite tiling without visible repetition, making it highly suitable for architectural visualization and interior renderings. The texture is fully compatible with major 3D engines such as Blender, Unreal Engine, and Unity, facilitating straightforward integration into diverse workflows. The high-resolution detail ensures that subtle tonal gradations and the fine mineral vein structures remain crisp, providing a realistic tactile impression.
For practical application, it is advisable to carefully adjust the UV scale to maintain the natural size of the onyx veins relative to the scene’s context, avoiding an overly stretched or compressed appearance. Additionally, fine-tuning the Roughness map can enhance the perception of surface polish, particularly where diffuse reflections need to be balanced with specular highlights. When working with displacement or parallax mapping, blending the Height map subtly with Normal maps can produce a convincing three-dimensional relief without excessive geometry, preserving performance while maximizing realism.
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.
