Kimmirut: Rockhounding in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Kimmirut is a mapped rockhounding spot in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada. Reported finds include lapis lazuli, lazurite, almandine, scapolite, diopside. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Qikiqtaaluk Region
Province: Nunavut
Coordinates: 62.84575, -69.88678

Land & collecting status

Confirm rules before collecting

Land status here is not confirmed. National and provincial parks prohibit collecting, while Crown land and many beaches allow it. Verify with the managing agency before you collect.

Collecting rules in Canada are set provincially and by land owner. Crown land and many public beaches allow casual hand collecting, while provincial and national parks are off-limits. Confirm the rules for this site before you dig.

Found at Kimmirut

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Kimmirut FAQ

Where is Kimmirut?+

Kimmirut is in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada, at 62.84575, -69.88678.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Kimmirut?+

Kimmirut is reported to produce Lapis Lazuli, Lazurite, Almandine, Scapolite, Diopside.

Is collecting allowed at Kimmirut?+

Confirm rules before collecting. Land status here is not confirmed. National and provincial parks prohibit collecting, while Crown land and many beaches allow it. Verify with the managing agency before you collect. Collecting rules in Canada are set provincially, so always confirm with the managing agency before a trip.

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