A small cabinet specimen is a mineral sample that typically measures from approximately 6 cm up to - but not exceeding 10 cm in its longest dimension. It occupies the size range between a miniature (3.8 – 6 cm) and a full cabinet specimen (10 - 13 cm), making it a popular choice among collectors.
Small cabinets are large enough to showcase intricate crystal forms, zoning, or color variations that might not be as visible in smaller specimens. Yet they remain compact enough to fit in standard home display cases, drawers, or shelves without requiring extensive space.
Small cabinet minerals are often abbreviated as SCAB or SMC.