protected void setGeometry(Geometry geometry) {
        if (isTornDown()) {
            return;
        }
        mNodeJni.setGeometry(geometry);
        if (mMaterials != null) {
            setMaterials(mMaterials);
            geometry.copyAndSetMaterials(mMaterials);
        }
    }
This function ensures that the children of this element aren't the top-most changed element.
android/viro_bridge/src/main/java/com/viromedia/bridge/component/node/VRTNode.java