Might be mercury or sodium.

If the light is bluish, it's mercury. If it's yellowish, it's sodium.

I am told the bulbs may be the same size, but they are not interchangable.

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My Dad keeps complaining about how hot it is but still turns on
two halogen lights at night. Those things could almost heat the
house.

Our local utility, SDG&E, is offering free replacemnts for halogen torchiere
lamps. I haven't traded yet, but I presume the new lights contain
fluorescent bulbs.