Further information Description Titanium is present in meteorites and in the sun.
Some lunar rocks contain high concentrations of the dioxide.
Titanium oxide bands are prominent in the spectra of M-type stars. Titanium, when pure, is a lustrous, white metal. It has a low density, good strength, is easily fabricated, and has excellent corrosion resistance. The metal burns in air and is the only element that burns in nitrogen. It is marvellous in fireworks.