Settable compositions that comprise water, CKD, and microspheres, wherein
the lightweight settable composition has a density less than about 13
pounds per gallon. Methods of cementing that comprise providing a
lightweight settable composition having a density less than about 13
pounds per gallon, the lightweight settable composition comprising water,
CKD, and microspheres, introducing the lightweight settable composition
into a location to be cemented and allowing the lightweight settable
composition to set therein.