Kimmirut: Rockhounding in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut
- Minerals reported
- 5
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.
Plan your visit
Permission required before collecting
- County
- Qikiqtaaluk Region
- Province
- Nunavut
- Coordinates
- 62.84575, -69.88678
Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground and access before you head out.
Land & collecting status
Permission required before collecting
Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.
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.
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Lapis LazuliEncyclopedia →
LazuriteEncyclopedia →
AlmandineEncyclopedia →
ScapoliteEncyclopedia →
DiopsideEncyclopedia →
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