MgNd2S4 crystallizes in the tetragonal I-42d space group. Mg(1) is bonded in a distorted square co-planar geometry to four equivalent S(1) atoms. Nd(1) is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to eight equivalent S(1) atoms. S(1) is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to one Mg(1) and four equivalent Nd(1) atoms.
MgNd2S4 crystallizes in the tetragonal I-42d space group. Mg(1) is bonded in a distorted square co-planar geometry to four equivalent S(1) atoms. All Mg(1)-S(1) bond lengths are 2.63 Å. Nd(1) is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to eight equivalent S(1) atoms. There are a spread of Nd(1)-S(1) bond distances ranging from 2.78-3.20 Å. S(1) is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to one Mg(1) and four equivalent Nd(1) atoms.