MnGd2S4 crystallizes in the tetragonal I-42d space group. Gd(1) is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to eight equivalent S(1) atoms. Mn(1) is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to eight equivalent S(1) atoms. S(1) is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to four equivalent Gd(1) and two equivalent Mn(1) atoms.
MnGd2S4 crystallizes in the tetragonal I-42d space group. Gd(1) is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to eight equivalent S(1) atoms. There are a spread of Gd(1)-S(1) bond distances ranging from 2.72-3.14 Å. Mn(1) is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to eight equivalent S(1) atoms. There are four shorter (2.58 Å) and four longer (3.20 Å) Mn(1)-S(1) bond lengths. S(1) is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to four equivalent Gd(1) and two equivalent Mn(1) atoms.