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: Permission required
County: Qikiqtaaluk Region
Province: Nunavut
Coordinates: 62.84575, -69.88678

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.

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?+

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, so always confirm with the managing agency before a trip.

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