Yes, if you love her, then you should. The feelings may be mutual. Even if it's not, you'll end up regretting not opening your heart and not knowing what's in hers.
But the right approach depends on many things, I think, -- how long you have been friends with her, how close friends you are, how much you value this friendship (because frankly, if not reciprocated, it most probably will hurt your friendship).
Don't just blurt it out directly -- how about *romancing* her? In a process you might get a better idea if she is interested in you romantically or even make her to fall in love with you. :)
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