A novel structure of Sb(III)2Sn(IV)2O7 transformed from Sn(II)2Sb(V)2O7 was predicted by first-principles calculations.
Theoretically predicted Sb(III)2Sn(IV)2O7 was successful prepared by simply annealing Sn(II)2Sb(V)2O7.
Experimentally obtained crystal structures, valence states and optical properties validated against theoretical prediction.