Episode 5: On this episode of the Minsanity Podcast, we will talk to legendary mineral

dealers and collectors Don and Gloria Olson. Don and Gloria, both originally fromthe Midwest United States, have been seriously involved in the mineral collectingcommunity since the 1960’s. Don’s interest in minerals began as an eight-year-oldcollecting at the famous Himalaya and Little 3 mines in southern California. Gloria,who also began collecting minerals at a young age at quarries in the MidwestUSA, later obtained MS and PhD in mineralogy and geology from Ohio StateUniversity and co-owned a series of successful mineral stores in malls andshopping centers around the central USA called “What on Earth.” Her and Donwould later found DK Olson & Associates, a successful mineral dealership knownfor high-quality “classic” minerals, fair pricing, and expertise. Now in his eighthdecade, Don along with Gloria reflect on the journey of over 50 years selling andcollecting minerals, and their experiences traveling the US and the world inpursuit of the “next great rock.” Join us as we have a fascinating conversationwith two true legends of our mineral collecting world.* Recorded in Tucson, AZ February 2024