Cannabis Wax vs. Shatter: What's The Difference? Cannabis concentrates are identified by their textures and overall appearance. They can be sticky, wax-like, liquid, or granular. Some production methods retain the full array of cannabinoids and terpenes harvested from the plant's trichomes; others deliver a highly potent, purified form of THC on its own. Of the many concentrates sold in our West Phoenix dispensary, our customers are understandably curious about the differences between shatter and wax. If you're contemplating the virtues of these …