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.
Visa restricted passport holders who want to transit South Africa to any one of South Africa's neighbouring countries MUST apply for a transit visa unless they have long term status un that country. The neighbouring countries are Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland and Zimbabwe.Passport holders of these countries, who want to transit a South African port of entry enroute to any other country, may do so without needing to apply for a transit visa.isas: Less than 90 days stay. Your visa application will be processed within 5 business days if all the requirements are met. Please note that you SHOULD NOT purchase your air ticket to come to South Africa until you have received your passport with a visa or permit.