// Definition
The industrial-scale process of isolating THCA from cannabis extract into large crystalline structures (diamonds) through controlled nucleation, temperature manipulation, and time. Commercial THCA crystallization systems separate the liquid terpene fraction from the crystallizing THCA, yielding both pure THCA diamonds and a terpene-rich sauce. The evolution from prized shatter to diamond-and-sauce preparations represents a major shift in concentrate culture.
// From the Episode
Adam Temple and Evolved Extraction developed commercial crystallization systems. The episode discussed how the industry came full circle - shatter was once the gold standard ('if it doesn't shatter it doesn't matter') but diamonds and sauce replaced it. 8-10 karat diamond crystals mentioned.