Bone char (Latin: carbo animalis) is a porous, black, granular material produced by charring animal bones. Its composition varies depending on how it is made; however, it consists mainly of tricalcium phosphate (or hydroxylapatite) 57-80%, calcium carbonate 6-10% and activated carbon 7-10%. Human bone char, referred to as bone charcoal, is mentioned in Thomas Pynchon 's novel The Crying of Lot 49. 2  The bones come from US soldiers who died in combat during WWII and were buried in a lake in Italy, and the char is used for filters in cigarettes.
Types of Mauritian Visas. 1  Mauritian tourist visa is granted for a short period of leisure travel and no business activities permitted. 2  Mauritian Transit visa, is valid for 3 days or less, for transferring through port in Mauritius to a third destination. 3  On-arrival visa for Mauritius is given at a port of entry. Mauritian Transit visa, is valid for 3 days or less, for transferring through port in Mauritius to a third destination. 2  On-arrival visa for Mauritius is given at a port of entry.
Find out more about the requirements for each of the following: 1) Tourist Passport. Visitor's passports are issued to South African citizens over the age of 16. To apply, you need to complete the DHA-73 form and submit it at a Home Affairs domestic office or, if you are overseas, at a South African embassy or mission.You must also: 1  Have proof of your identity. 2  Supply two passport photographs. 3  Have your fingerprints taken.his passport is issued to South African children under 16. To apply, you need to complete form DHA-73 and submit it at a Home Affairs domestic office or, if you are overseas, at a South African embassy or mission. You must also: 1  Have proof of your identity.