Introduction to Mineralogy

Author(s): William D. Nesse

Difference between 3rd and 2nd editions
Side by side comparison of table of contents helps to figure out the most significant changes.

Key differences between 3rd and 2nd editions

Period between current and previous editions: 5 years (2016 vs 2011).
Nesse's Introduction to Mineralogy book was first published in 1999.
A list of what you will find that's new in the Third edition:

Omission solid solution
Interstitial substitution
Varieties of microcrystalline silica
Applications of biomineralization
Electron probe micro-analyzer
Scanning electron microscope
Distinguishing properties of alkali feldspars in hand sample

3rd Edition of
Introduction to Mineralogy

Hardcover, 512 pages

ISBN-10: 0190618353
ISBN-13: 9780190618353
Published by: Oxford University Press, December 14, 2016

2nd Edition of
Introduction to Mineralogy

Hardcover, 496 pages

ISBN-10: 0199827389
ISBN-13: 9780199827381
Published by: Oxford University Press, USA, August 08, 2011

International Edition
Paperback, 456 pages

ISBN-10: 0195391144
ISBN-13: 9780195391145
Published by: Oxford University Press, October, 2010

1st Edition of
Introduction to Mineralogy

with Atlas of Minerals in Thin Section (Book & CD Pack)
Hardcover, 464 pages

ISBN-10: 0195221338
ISBN-13: 9780195221336
Published by: Oxford University Press, USA, February 12, 2004

Hardcover, 466 pages

ISBN-10: 0195106911
ISBN-13: 9780195106916
Published by: Oxford University Press, USA, October 07, 1999