Table 2. Bond-valence-sum calculations (in valence units) for Zn(AsO3)2.
| Zn1 | As1 | Σ | |
| O1 | 1.10, 1.08 | 2.18 | |
| O2 | 0.36 (1×→, 2×↓), 0.29 (1×→, 2×↓) | 1.38 | 2.03 |
| O3 | 0.41 (1×→, 2×↓) | 1.45 | 1.86 |
| Σ | 2.12 | 5.01 |
| Zn1 | As1 | Σ | |
| O1 | 1.10, 1.08 | 2.18 | |
| O2 | 0.36 (1×→, 2×↓), 0.29 (1×→, 2×↓) | 1.38 | 2.03 |
| O3 | 0.41 (1×→, 2×↓) | 1.45 | 1.86 |
| Σ | 2.12 | 5.01 |