CdLa2Se4 crystallizes in the tetragonal I-42d space group. La(1) is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to eight equivalent Se(1) atoms. Cd(1) is bonded in a distorted square co-planar geometry to four equivalent Se(1) atoms. Se(1) is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to four equivalent La(1) and one Cd(1) atom.
CdLa2Se4 crystallizes in the tetragonal I-42d space group. La(1) is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to eight equivalent Se(1) atoms. There are a spread of La(1)-Se(1) bond distances ranging from 2.96-3.44 Å. Cd(1) is bonded in a distorted square co-planar geometry to four equivalent Se(1) atoms. All Cd(1)-Se(1) bond lengths are 2.85 Å. Se(1) is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to four equivalent La(1) and one Cd(1) atom.