MgSi is delta Molybdenum Boride-like structured and crystallizes in the monoclinic C2/m space group. Mg(1) is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to seven equivalent Si(1) atoms. Si(1) is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to seven equivalent Mg(1) and two equivalent Si(1) atoms.
MgSi is delta Molybdenum Boride-like structured and crystallizes in the monoclinic C2/m space group. Mg(1) is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to seven equivalent Si(1) atoms. There are a spread of Mg(1)-Si(1) bond distances ranging from 2.82-2.99 Å. Si(1) is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to seven equivalent Mg(1) and two equivalent Si(1) atoms. Both Si(1)-Si(1) bond lengths are 2.58 Å.