Shatter is a type of wax concentrate that is thin, like hard candy, and looks like glass. Top-quality shatter is nearly transparent, with a signature amber color.

The typical extraction process for shatter also involves butane. However, it uses more heat than wax and mixes the extract less aggressively to produce its final texture. Shatter requires more precision because the molecules must remain tightly aligned, allowing light to pass through, resulting in its more transparent, glassy color. Shatter also involves meticulous filtration, which contributes to its hard candy consistency.