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Depending on the technique utilized, it allows the user to reveal features and properties of objects that are invisible to the human eye, such as chemical or molecular composition. However, the interpretability and interaction with the results are often limited to screen visualization of two-dimensional representations. To surpass such limitations, augmented reality emerges as a promising technology, assisted by recent developments in the integration of spectral imaging datasets onto three-dimensional models. Building on this context, this work explores the integration of spectral imaging with augmented reality, aiming to create an immersive toolset to increase the interpretability and interactivity of the results of spectral imaging analysis. The procedure follows a two-step approach, starting from the integration of spectral maps onto a three-dimensional models, and proceeding with the development of an interactive interface to allow immersive visualization and interaction with the results. 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