As a mineral, tourmaline possesses a number of special qualities, including the ability to generate negative ions and to emit a gentle form of electromagnetic energy known as far-infrared radiation or FIR.

Both negative ions and FIR are understood to have therapeutic effects in humans, among them raising serotonin levels and the flow of oxygen to the brain, improving circulation and hastening the regeneration and detoxification of blood cells.

Iridis will fund ongoing scientific research in this immensely exciting and potentially far-reaching field.