Collecting (The Sims 3)

Gems, metals, space rocks, beetles, and butterflies are collectibles from The Sims 3.

The lifetime reward Collection Helper can highlight the collectibles on the map.

Statistics
Gems Collected, Unique Gems Found, Metals Collected, Unique Metals Found, Rocks Found, Unique Rocks Analyzed, Butterflies Collected, Unique Butterflies Found, Beetles Collected, Unique Beetles Found, Insects Donated to Science

Challenges

 * Collect 10 types of gems, and the rarest gem cut shape will be bestowed upon your Sim! Watch out... it's valuable!


 * Metal Collector
 * Find 5 types of metals, and your Sim will routinely get additional Ingots returned in the mail.


 * Amateur Rock Finder
 * Once your Sim finds at least half of the varieties of space rocks, it will be easier to find ones you haven't yet stumbled across.


 * Awesomest Rock Collector in the Universe
 * Find all the space rocks, and your Sim will have more luck collecting ones of higher value.
 * Note: 33 types total, $$3.\overline{03}\%$$ per type


 * Butterfly Collector
 * Catch 10 types of butterfly to become a Butterfly Collector. Sims with this title are learned in the ways of the insect and will have an easier time finding beetles and butterflies.


 * Beetle Collector
 * Catch 10 types of beetle, and your Sim will never fail at catching butterflies or beetles again.