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Kimmeridge clay is soft rock because it wears away quickly! hope i answered your question

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Kimmeridge Clay is a soft rock, composed mainly of clay minerals such as illite and kaolinite. It is typically easily eroded and can have low strength compared to harder rocks like sandstone or limestone.

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