Dy2PbS4 crystallizes in the tetragonal I-42d space group. Dy(1) is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to eight equivalent S(1) atoms. Pb(1) is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to eight equivalent S(1) atoms. S(1) is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to four equivalent Dy(1) and two equivalent Pb(1) atoms.
Dy2PbS4 crystallizes in the tetragonal I-42d space group. Dy(1) is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to eight equivalent S(1) atoms. There are a spread of Dy(1)-S(1) bond distances ranging from 2.75-3.10 Å. Pb(1) is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to eight equivalent S(1) atoms. There are four shorter (2.92 Å) and four longer (3.13 Å) Pb(1)-S(1) bond lengths. S(1) is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to four equivalent Dy(1) and two equivalent Pb(1) atoms.